North Island remains under severe thunderstorm alert, heavy rain watch for top half as downpours threaten flooding

NZ Herald·9 Nov, 2026 05:19 PM2 mins to read‌A weather map showing forecast rain and thunderstorm activity across the upper North Island as unsettled weather threatens heavy downpours and localised flooding. Image / Windy.comSevere thunderstorms could unleash intense downpours across parts of the upper North Island today, threatening flash floods and slips.MetService has issued severe thunderstorm watches for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island and Coromandel, warning of hazardous driving conditions and poor visibility in heavy rain. Northland’s watch began last night and