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Weather: Auckland Harbour Bridge warning issued to motorists ... (New Zealand Herald)

MetService National weather: January 25th-27th. Motorists are being warned that strong winds could force the closure of Auckland Harbour Bridge as a storm ...

“Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the Western Ring Route on State Highways 16 and 18. “Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. This could cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly, leading to surface flooding and slips making driving conditions hazardous. The wind is also expected to pick up on Monday, with brisk northeasterlies turning to gusts in exposed places. In Northland, MetService expects up to 130mm of rain, especially in the east and north, and said thunderstorms are possible. A strong wind watch will see an amber alert from 7am tomorrow.

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Heavy rain warnings in place across north of country, winds could ... (RNZ)

People in northern New Zealand are being urged to prepare for heavy rain which is set to hit the country for Auckland Anniversary weekend.

That obviously is a problem for us and we'd like to avoid that happening if we can." It had received a metre of rain which was usually the total by May or June. We don't have those answers yet I'm afraid." "A number of water activities have already been cancelled for the Mahurangi Regatta due to large swells". "That is going to cause all the traffic that needs to access the eastern coast round the top of the peninsula and down through Coromandel and down through that way. "It's primarily the responsibility of any boat and skipper to choose to take part or not". The 183rd edition of the Auckland Regatta, set to take place Monday, is the largest single-day yachting regatta in the world, dating back to the founding of Auckland in 1840. Salt said he had written to the prime minister's office pointing out the fragility of the area's infrastructure and the increased frequency of poor weather and the need for a concrete plan on trying to make some improvements. Waka Kotahi is waiting on the result of a geotechnical report after massive cracks appeared on the road, that is used to get to several holiday spots on the peninsula. The humid air from the north could bring further bouts of heavy rain to northern areas, and to the west of the South Isalnd, into next week, Owen said. And forecast winds of 90-100kmh with a risk of 110kmh would signal a red alert from midday to 10pm, closing all lanes on the bridge. "Heavy rain could cause flooding and slips and make travel hazardous so if you're planning on heading away for the long weekend it's a good idea to keep up with the forecasts and perhaps consider delaying your travel."

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Severe gales see possible 'red alert' for Auckland Harbour Bridge (1 News)

"Northeast wind gusts of 90km/h are also forecast tomorrow from 7am [to] midday, triggering an amber alert," Waka Kotahi added. "From midday [to] 10pm wind ...

"Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. A heavy rain warning is in place for Northland from 10pm tonight to 10pm tomorrow, the Coromandel Peninsula from 10am tomorrow to 10am Saturday, and the Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane from 4pm tomorrow to 4pm Saturday. Under a red alert, all lanes on the bridge are closed."

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Wind Warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge | Scoop News (Scoop.co.nz)

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that a strong wind watch is in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge today, with winds gusting ...

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NZ weather: Amber alert warning for Auckland Harbour Bridge ... (Newshub)

NZTA warns a "red alert" is also possible on Friday, which would close the bridge.

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Heavy rain warnings in the north of the country, winds could close ... (The Bharat Express News)

Rain, pressure and wind forecast for Saturday, January 28, 2023. Photo: Screenshot / MetService People in northern New Zealand are being urged to prepare.

“For the Mahurangi Regatta, a number of water activities have already been canceled due to large swells”. “It is primarily the responsibility of each boat and skipper to choose whether or not to participate”. “Heavy rains can cause flooding and slippage and make travel dangerous, so if you’re planning to go away for a long weekend, it’s a good idea to keep track of the weather forecast and maybe consider postponing your trip.” And predicted winds of 90-100 km/h with a risk of 110 km/h would send a red alert from noon to 10 pm, closing all lanes on the bridge. “Checking that your car is safe before you travel, keeping your speed down, driving sober, watching for signs of fatigue and sharing the drive are just some of the things you can do to make sure you get to your destination safely arrives.” MetService has issued heavy rain and high wind warnings for parts of the North Island.

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Power cuts as wind, rain lash Auckland and Northland (Stuff.co.nz)

Heavy rain and wind are already dousing the upper North Island, with warnings floods and slips may be coming.

There are reasons for this.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300204372/rain-or-sunshine-why-do-weather-forecasts-sometimes-tell-different-stories) [Why are we obsessed with the weather?As a nation, New Zealand cannot get enough of what's going on outside.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300609779/cheat-sheet-why-is-new-zealand-so-obsessed-with-the-weather) [The 'weather detectives' using clues from the past to study changing climateA man who arrived in the Bay of Islands in 1824 and died in 1864 has been helping scientists to learn about our climate and weather.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/science/99501713/the-weather-detectives-using-clues-from-the-past-to-study-changing-climate) Gale force winds are expected for Auckland from early until late on Friday, and northeast winds could get to even severe gale force in exposed places. Meanwhile, in the Coromandel Peninsula and in the Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne, 110mm to 150mm of rain is forecast about the ranges from Friday until Saturday, with 60mm to 90mm expected closer to the coasts. MetService meteorologist Angus Hines said the impacts and possibilities of slips and flooding are likely to be big, particularly because of how wet it's already been since the end of 2022. There’s also a severe thunderstorm watch in place until 3pm on Friday, and a strong wind watch in place for Auckland until 8pm on Friday night. Those same peak rates are possible for Auckland on Friday too, with up to 100mm expected to fall. Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists should avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the Western Ring Route on State Highways 16 and 18, Waka Kotahi said. Drivers heading over the Auckland Harbour Bridge should watch out for strong winds expected to gust through the area. [issued warnings about for Northland and Auckland](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300792541/severe-weather-watch-issued-ahead-of-anniversary-weekend) is already lashing Northland and Auckland, with heavy rain warnings also for Coromandel Peninsula and western Bay of Plenty. Throughout the day, Northland can expect peak rates of 15mm to 25mm per hour during Friday morning and afternoon. [The red severe weather warning, explainedWhat is it, and why is MetService using it so much?](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/explained/300564405/the-red-severe-weather-warning-what-is-it-and-why-is-metservice-using-it-so-much) [Rain or sunshine? The sun rose at 6.30am on Friday but, an hour later, it’s still dark outside – and there are power cuts for some.

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'Severe weather incoming': Heavy rain and strong winds to hit ... (Newstalk ZB)

MetService has issued a marine warning of gale force winds expected around the upper North Island that has woken to heavy gusts and rain this morning. The.

“Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. “Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the Western Ring Route on State Highways 16 and 18. In Northland, MetService expects up to 130mm of rain, especially in the east and north, and said thunderstorms are possible. Through Friday, a heavy rain warning is in effect for Auckland, and into Saturday, heavy rain warnings are in effect for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty. MetService has issued a marine warning of gale force winds expected around the upper North Island that has woken to heavy gusts and rain this morning. ‘Severe weather incoming’: Heavy rain and strong winds to hit Auckland, holiday weekend areas

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Live: Fresh weather warnings as hundreds without power in Thames ... (Newstalk ZB)

MetService has placed heavy rain warnings across Northland, Auckland, the Coromandel, parts of the Bay of Plenty and Mt Taranaki, which are due to stretch ...

“Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the Western Ring Route on State Highways 16 and 18. In the South Island, Christchurch can expect a fine morning and scorching top of 30C before showers and possibly heavy rain arrives in the evening. In Wellington, residents can expect rain developing in the late afternoon and a top of 23C before a cloudy Saturday with a high of 18C. Tauranga and Hamilton will be hit by increasingly heavy rain over today as both cities head to a top of 21C before having possibly heavy falls again on Saturday with a top of 23C. Aucklanders can subsequently expect heavy rain today together with gales in exposed places and a chance of thunderstorms as well as with a top of 23C. Whangārei residents are also being battered by heavy falls with a chance of thunderstorms this morning and are headed for a top of 22C today and 25C tomorrow.

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Weather live: Cruise ship mooring snaps in Auckland Harbour ... (Stuff.co.nz)

MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula and western Bay of Plenty. This heavy rain is already hitting the ...

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