This is the latest weather advice from MetService.
A strong and extremely humid northeasterly flow precedes a tropical low that is forecast to approach New Zealand from the north today. Heavy rain, downpours and easterly gales are expected to affect many areas. The rain and wind should ease Thursday after the low crosses the country. Red and Orange Warnings are in force for many areas.
Please stay up to date with the latest forecasts.
Heavy Rain Warning - Red
Area: Northland
Period: 14hrs from 9am - 11pm Wed, 21 Jan
Forecast: Expect another 90 to 120 mm of rain on top of what has already accumulated, or possibly more in some localised areas, especially in the north and east. Peak rates 25 to 40 mm/h in localised downpours from this afternoon.
Impact: Threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips.
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