Avertizari vremea, Wairere

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Area: Waitomo,Taumarunui,Taranaki,Taihape,Wanganui Forecast: A band of very active thunderstorms is moving slowly northeast over Whanganui, Taranaki, Taihape, Taumarunui and Waitomo this afternoon (Sunday), with heavy rain, hail, squally wind gusts and frequent lightning. Although the rain, hail and wind associated with the thunderstorms may not reach severe thunderstorm criteria, the thunderstorms are producing widespread frequent lightning which could cause localised damage and affect power and internet connections etc. MetService advises that should severe weather approach, or if you feel threatened, take shelter immediately. The thunderstorms activity will ease from the south during the afternoon as the line of thunderstorms moves north. Impact: Note: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and monitor for possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website