Metservice issue more rain and wind advisories for Auckland

Rough weather conditions are expected to continue in the Auckland region Tuesday through Wednesday.

Metsevice has issued a Heavy Rain Warning and a Strong Wind Watch for Auckland Anniversary Day today.

• Heavy Rain Warning – Orange. Period: 12hrs from 6pm Tue, 31 Jan – 6am Wed, 1 Feb
  Area: Auckland including Great Barrier Island. Forecast: Expect 60 to 80 mm of rain north of the City, but possibly 80 to 120 mm in localised places. Less rain is likely about and south of the City but amounts may still exceed warning criteria in some places. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h, but localised areas may see downpours of 25 to 40 mm/h, especially in the north. Thunderstorms are also possible. Note, rain currently falling should continue to ease this morning. Impact: Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. Issued: 9:00am Mon 30 Jan Next update: 9:00pm Mon 30 Jan
• Strong Wind Watch. Period: 15hrs from 1pm Tue, 31 Jan – 4am Wed, 1 Feb. Area: Auckland. Forecast: Northeast winds may approach severe gale at times.

People are urged to keep themselves updated on weather conditions throughout the country on the Metservice website.

Meanwhile more incredible footage of flooding affecting the region over the weekend has been shared on social media.

DMs open for any footage/photos from the Auckland floods. Getting some incredible footage coming through so far! pic.twitter.com/LVJayPgHoG

— Abbey Wakefield (@Beywake) January 27, 2023

Terrifying scenes from Auckland’s flood being live-streamed on TikTok. Airport, highways, supermarkets closed 🤯 pic.twitter.com/fYk4W9NHez

— Olivia Carville (@livcarville) January 28, 2023

Auckland Airport…
is now Auckland Harbour 😭

Time to get the NZ Defence Force to work. Auckland needs urgent action. Clear slides, pump water, utilize sandbags, etc. After the Covid mess the NZ Govt can win hearts and minds by taking visible steps to help Kiwis with the floods. pic.twitter.com/KFNNW9FFvO

— Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) January 27, 2023

You: it’s snowing. We can’t go outside.

Auckland: torrential rain floods aren’t stopping my day. pic.twitter.com/j6OGbipFDc

— Stephen Punwasi 🏚️📉🐈☃️ (@StephenPunwasi) January 27, 2023

Massive floods in Auckland. Victims were reported, homes and vehicles submerged throughout the city pic.twitter.com/UBHOZ4kEjR

— MORNING ST⭐R (@Tume_Live) January 27, 2023

Auckland flood TikTok is amazing pic.twitter.com/vKCBKFb30Q

— KDP (@kerrydupont) January 27, 2023