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🏛 Official alert Thunderstorm Weather & disasters Moderate

Thunderstorm

M Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited ⏳ In force until Mon 9 Nov, 11:00 📍 Auckland,Great Barrier Island (approximate) 🕑 10 h ago
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There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms with localised downpours (25 to 40 mm per hour) over Auckland and Great Barrier Island from late morning until this evening. Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips. Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surfac…

📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyPossible
Eventthunderstorm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaAuckland,Great Barrier Island
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-11-09T07:24:24+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-11-09T11:00:00+13:00
Expires2026-11-09T21:00:00+13:00

📋 Official instructions

Note: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and monitor for possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website

📄 Message details

Alert identifier2.49.0.0.554.0.tswatch.nz.20261108182424466.1
Message typeAlert
Senderhttps://www.metservice.com
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • Note: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and monitor for possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms with localised downpours (25 to 40 mm per hour) over Auckland and Great Barrier Island from late morning until this evening.
  • Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.
  • Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surfac…
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