Rain on the way for western bay
A low is slow-moving northwest of Cape Reinga. An associated front is expected to sweep down over the top of the North Island today and tomorrow. A strong northeast airstream ahead of this front is expected to bring a period of heavy rain to the northeast and east of the North Island.
The heaviest falls are expected about the Coromandel Peninsula and western Bay of Plenty where 120 to 160mm are possible and a warning has been issued for these areas.
Heavy rain is also expected to affect Northland, Auckland, eastern Bay of Plenty, Gisborne and Hawkes Bay where rainfalls amounts may approach warning criteria.
People in these areas are advised to watch out for surface flooding, slips, rapidly rising streams and rivers, and to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case this watch needs to be upgraded to a full warning.
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