Thunderstorm
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Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
⏳ In force until Sat 7 Nov, 07:37 📍 Waipa,Waitomo,Ruapehu,Otorohanga (approximate) 🕑 3 h ago
At 04:37 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near TE KUITI, OTOROHANGA, WAITOMO CAVES, PIRONGIA MOUNTAIN, NGUTUNUI and HONIKIWI. These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southsoutheast, and are expected to lie near TE KUITI, OTOROHANGA, WAITOMO CAVES and MOKAUITI at 05:07 pm and near BENNEYDALE, ONGARUE, WAIMIHA, MOKAUITI, WAIPA VALLEY, MANGAPEHI and PAEWHENUA at 0…
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyObserved
EventThunderstorm
Response typePrepare
CategoryMet
Affected areaWaipa,Waitomo,Ruapehu,Otorohanga
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-07T16:52:31+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-11-07T16:37:00+13:00
Expires2026-11-07T17:37:00+13:00
📋 Official instructions
The National Emergency Management Agency advises that as storms approach you should: - Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows; - Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside; - Get back to land, if outdoors on the water; - Move cars under cover or away from trees; - Secure any loose objects around your property; - Check that drains and gutters are clear; - Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving. During and after the storm, you should also: - Beware of fallen trees and power lines; - Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.554.0.tswarning.bp.20261107035231744.0
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.
- The National Emergency Management Agency advises that as storms approach you should: - Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows; - Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside; - Get back to land, if outdoors on the water; - Move cars under cover or away from trees; - Secure any loose objects around your property; - Check that drains and gutters are clear; - Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving. During and after the storm, you should also: - Beware of fallen trees and power lines; - Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.
- 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:
- At 04:37 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near TE KUITI, OTOROHANGA, WAITOMO CAVES, PIRONGIA MOUNTAIN, NGUTUNUI and HONIKIWI.
- These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the southsoutheast, and are expected to lie near TE KUITI, OTOROHANGA, WAITOMO CAVES and MOKAUITI at 05:07 pm and near BENNEYDALE, ONGARUE, WAIMIHA, MOKAUITI, WAIPA VALLEY, MANGAPEHI and PAEWHENUA at 0…
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