MetService Auckland

Evacuations are underway in west Auckland as roads and houses become flooded; Flooding is blocking parts of the Northern Motorway; A severe thunderstorm warning ...

A number of severe weather warning and watches are in place around Te Ika-a-Māui.

Minions: The Rise of Gru is currently scheduled to be screened tomorrow. Via the promoted we have reinforced these options to all ticketholders," Auckland Transport interim chief executive Mark Lambert said in a statement. 3.12pm: A truck breakdown on SH1 southbound is blocking the middle lane by the Great South Rd off-ramp. People are urged to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk because the volume of calls has been causing delays in answering them. Use the taxi drop off area or walk if you’re close by." If people have water entering their property but life is not at risk, Alex Norris said they should to do what they can to lift furnishings and possessions without putting themselves at risk. "There may be some delay leaving concert once it has ended. "This is largely impacting international arrivals and departures and larger aircraft travelling domestically. "We apologise to any travellers impacted. No other requests for assistance have come in as yet." But please do not call 111 about flooded property if there is no threat to life or safety. "We've just had it confirmed that tonight's show has been cancelled.

Auckland's Civil Defence is tonight warning people to stay home as the torrential rain worsens with motorists trapped by floodwaters on motorways and ...

“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. “Those travelling out of Auckland for the long weekend may experience long traffic delays and potential diversions due to road closures. “The north, and north west, areas of Auckland have been particularly hit by the weather. “At this stage heavy vehicles heading south can travel over the Brynderwyns. If you use medical equipment that relies on electricity, you should let your power company know, and ensure you’re prepared for any power disruption. The concert has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday, March 4, from 6pm-8pm at Glover Park, St Heliers,” the council said in a statement. Movies in the Parks Manurewa has also cancelled its event planned for tonight.” There are slips on both Dome Valley Road and Kaipara Flats Road, forcing road closures and traffic diversions in those areas. In the South Island, Christchurch can expect a fine morning and a 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. In the Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne, MetService expects between 130 and 180mm to fall, while Mt Taranaki on the west of the North Island will have falls up to 230mm. A decision on whether Movies in the Park Pukekohe and Movies in the Park Onehunga is yet to be made.

Updated 7pm Friday — Here's what is making the weather headlines this evening. First the gales blew in Auckland – then the torrential rain came.

A northeasterly airflow continues over the North Island this weekend, Saturday especially sees heavy rain in areas exposed to the northeast. The high to the east is powerful and helping too – it’s also making for the gales in the ‘squash zone’ of air pressure between these two systems. There is a marine heatwave nationwide right now (and around Auckland) which is adding to the intensity of the rain – along with warmer than average conditions in the atmosphere.

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.

"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. It has an initial rainband ahead of a warm front that is currently moving southward over the far North. Subtropical low is now around 300km to the northwest of Northland. A convergence zone will intensify into the upper North during Friday, have the rain gear handy. 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.

Auckland Emergency Management says staff are out assessing flooding with reports of people being rescued from their roofs and MetService has issued its highest ...