We are responding to initial reports that Taranaki has widespread flooding across the North and West of the region.
At 01:45 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near Taranaki.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the northnorthwest, and are expected to lie near South Taranaki at 02:15 pm and near New Plymouth at 02:45 pm.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very he…
At 01:45 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near Taranaki.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the northnorthwest, and are expected to lie near South Taranaki at 02:15 pm and near New Plymouth at 02:45 pm.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain and large hail.
Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
Large hail can cause significant damage to crops, orchards, vines, glasshouses and vehicles, and make driving conditions hazardous.
Where thunderstorms form, surface flooding is likely and localised flooding of streams.
Small localised tornadoes can be associated with severe thunderstorms.
If you have to travel drive to the conditions. If driving, be ready to slow down or stop if it is safe to do so.
During and after a thunderstorm
- Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows.
- Avoid sheltering under trees if outside.
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines.
- Stay up to date with weather forecasts.
- Report flooding to council on 09 301 0101.
We are responding to an newly unfolding emergency situation and are waiting on information to come in.
All people in the greater Taranaki Region are to evacuate.
Call the emergency services
If you need to evacuate to somewhere safely
Here is some life critical information.
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