Tag: weather_warnings
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Cyclone Vaianu Brings Destructive Winds and Heavy Rain to North Island
Cyclone Vaianu is currently tracking south towards the Bay of Plenty, bringing destructive winds, heavy rain, and large swells to New Zealand's North Island. As of Sunday morning, the cyclone's centre was located east of the Coromandel Peninsula, but its…
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Severe Weather Event Continues Across New Zealand
A severe weather event is continuing to impact large areas of New Zealand, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the central and eastern North Island, and the northeastern South Island. The event, which began on Monday, February 16th, is…
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Red Warnings Lifted After Record Rainfall, Travel Advisories Issued
Red Warnings for severe weather have been lifted across New Zealand as a tropical low that brought significant rainfall, particularly to the upper North Island, moves eastward. This event marked the 20th Red Warning issued by MetService since the highest…
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Man Missing After Vehicle Washed Away Near Warkworth
An operation is underway after a man and his vehicle were reported missing near Warkworth. At 7:41 AM, police received information that a man had been washed away at a river crossing on Falls Road, near the intersection with Woodcocks…
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather This Week
New Zealand is bracing for a week of significant weather, with severe weather warnings in place for strong winds and heavy rain starting Monday, October 20th. A potentially more impactful weather event is expected on Thursday. MetService has issued warnings…
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