Heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the North Island

An area of low pressure to the northwest of New Zealand directs a moist northeasterly flow onto the North Island, which brings rain to many regions. This low is expected to move slowly southeastwards onto the North Island on Sunday.

People are advised to stay up to date with forecasts in case any of these Watches are upgraded to Warnings or further areas are added.

Area: Northland, Great Barrier Island and Auckland

Period: 24hrs from 8pm Fri, 30 Sep - 8pm Sat, 1 Oct

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.

Area: Gisborne from Tolaga Bay southwards and Hawke's Bay north of Napier

Period: 12hrs from 8pm Fri, 30 Sep - 8am Sat, 1 Oct

Forecast: A period of heavy rain. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.

Issued: 8:54pm Fri, 30 Sep
Next update: 10am Sat, 1 Oct