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🏛 Official alert Thunderstorm Weather & disasters Moderate

Thunderstorm

M Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited ⏳ In force until Sat 7 Nov, 10:00 📍 Auckland,Coromandel Peninsula,Waikato,Waitomo,Taumarunui,Taupo (approximate) 🕑 23 min ago
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Until around 8pm there is a moderate risk that thunderstorms may become severe about Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupo, as depicted on the chart. Severe thunderstorms will produce localised downpours with rainfall rates of 25 to 40 mm per hour and large hail greater than 20 mm in diameter. Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, esp…

📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyExpected
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CertaintyPossible
Eventthunderstorm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaAuckland,Coromandel Peninsula,Waikato,Waitomo,Taumarunui,Taupo
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-11-07T17:26:21+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-11-07T17:30:00+13:00
Expires2026-11-07T20:00:00+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.20261107042621909.0
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.
  • 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:
  • Until around 8pm there is a moderate risk that thunderstorms may become severe about Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui and Taupo, as depicted on the chart.
  • Severe thunderstorms will produce localised downpours with rainfall rates of 25 to 40 mm per hour and large hail greater than 20 mm in diameter.
  • Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, esp…
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