Auckland weather warning

2023 - 1 - 31

Post cover
Image courtesy of "RNZ"

Auckland weather: Commuters warned to plan trips in advance and ... (RNZ)

Auckland Transport is warning people to plan their journeys ahead of time if they have to travel as there are still widespread delays across the city.

The Auckland Harbour Bridge was still at risk of closure as there was a strong wind watch in place for Tuesday, he said. Because of this the National Emergency Management Agency has issued a safety warning that the forecast heavy rain could cause flooding, slips and damage. 30 January - Red level weather warnings (the most severe warnings) are currently in place for Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula. ["The drivers, the NZTA journey managers and the roading contractors are doing a phenomenal job" - Justin Tighe-Umbers duration 4:40](/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018875703/trucking-boss-on-impact-of-flood-damaged-roads) ["The drivers, the NZTA journey managers and the roading contractors are doing a phenomenal job" - Justin Tighe-Umbers](/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018875703/trucking-boss-on-impact-of-flood-damaged-roads) ["If you're catching public transport, the news is to plan your trip well in advance" - Andrew Allen duration 5:11](/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018875689/auckland-floods-at-roading-boss-details-road-closures) ["If you're catching public transport, the news is to plan your trip well in advance" - Andrew Allen](/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018875689/auckland-floods-at-roading-boss-details-road-closures) "Amazingly we don't have any major settlements that have been cut off, so the freight and supply chain is still working, so there are having to be detours and sometimes detours on detours."

Post cover
Image courtesy of "New Zealand Herald"

Auckland floods live: Worst of 'atmospheric river' to hit city after ... (New Zealand Herald)

Much of the region - which MetService has placed under a Red Warning for heavy rain until 4am tomorrow - has already been soaked by overnight downpours that ...

“That means there’ll be less of the region exposed to extreme weather at any one time,” Noll said. Peak rates were forecast to reach up 20mm/h, while some isolated spots - especially in the north - could see up to 40mm/h. At their hardest, the downpours could reach peak rates of 10mm/h to 20mm/h in the northeast of the region - including localised rain hitting volumes as high as 40mm or more per hour. From 5pm tonight, meanwhile, as much as 80mm to 120mm could be dumped on the Auckland region north of Ōrewa over 15 hours - with the potential for thunderstorms and localised downpours of 25mm/h to 40mm/h. “What can happen during intense periods of rain, some of that really strong wind can be mixed or brought down to the surface - and that is a concern for overnight tonight and into early Wednesday morning,” Noll said. “We could very well see some high intensities in the pre-dawn hours in Auckland on Wednesday - perhaps as much as 25mm/h for a period of time,” Noll said.

Make A Plan To Travel Home Early Ahead Of Today's Heavy Rain ... (Scoop.co.nz)

The transport network is operational, with remaining road closures and reduced service frequency on public transport services.

Contractors are actively supporting to ensure the forestry road remains operational - Great North Road (near SH16) has two lanes open for westbound traffic (away from the motorway) and one eastbound lane open. · Customers will need to change trains to travel between New Lynn and Swanson. Further disruption is likely throughout the week as ferries reduce their speed, to allow lookouts for debris. As weather closes-in, there are likely to be cancellations on the public transport network – check the AT website and AT Mobile App. · From Tuesday 31 January, services will run between Manukau and Otahuhu only. - Due to the severe weather, there have been multiple slips on Auckland’s train network. With predicted high winds and rain this week ahead, there will be timetable changes Tuesday and Wednesday. · Services will continue to run to the timetable but may be impacted by road closures, flooding and increased traffic. Services will run at a 40 minute frequency and will incur a longer journey due to multiple speed restrictions along the track. Due to work on the tracks, train speeds are restricted, which will mean longer journey times. Customers will need to disembark at Otahuhu and transfer to Southern Line services to the city centre.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Concrete Playground"

The Auckland Lantern Festival Has Been Cancelled (Again) Amid ... (Concrete Playground)

Auckland's unprecedented rainfall and flash flooding has claimed another event: the city's beloved.

[Auckland Lantern Festival](https://www.aucklandnz.com/lantern) was due to take place from Thursday, February 2 – Sunday, February 5 at the Manukau Sports Bowl, but has been cancelled amid heavy weather warnings across the region. To learn more about Auckland's current State of Emergency and to receive up-to-date advice from Civil Defence, head to [ the council's website](https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/01/january-storm-event/). The biggest cultural event on Tāmaki Makaurau's calendar, more than 100,000 visitors were expected at the festival — which was prepping for its first event since 2019.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Economic Times"

New Zealand scientists warn 'more extreme rainfall in warming world' (Economic Times)

With the maximum amount of water vapour in the air increasing exponentially with temperature, the potential for extreme rainfall grows as the climate warms, ...

The previous 24-hour record of rainfall was 161.8 mm, dating back to February 1985, according to MetService. Renwick said many of the heaviest rainfall events in New Zealand and elsewhere are associated with "atmospheric rivers" which means vast corridors of moisture that extend from the tropics to higher latitudes. [Auckland](/topic/auckland)is currently challenging the record for its wettest month ever. Already, a significant atmospheric river carries as much water as the Amazon does, he said. The recent flooding in Auckland is an example of this. Aucklanders need to brace for the fact there could be more rain.

Explore the last week