Area Coromandel Peninsula,Waikato,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,Taupo,Gisborne
An unstable and moist atmosphere brings a risk of thunderstorms to parts of the North Island today. For eastern parts of Coromandel Peninsula and Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taupo, and northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti, there is also a moderate risk of localised downpours with rainfall rates of 25 to 40 mm/h until late evening. Note, Severe Weather Warnings and Watches for widespread heavy rain are also in force for some of these regions.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.
Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.
Area Wairarapa, Tararua District and the Tararua Range
Expect 120 to 160 mm of rain about the eastern hills and Tararua Range, and 50 to 80 mm about the rest of Wairarapa. Intensities of 20 to 25 mm per hour about the hills and ranges, especially overnight Sunday to Monday. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low. Changes: Upgraded to Warning (Orange).
Area Inland Whanganui and Manawatu north of Marton, also Taihape
Expect 100 to 150 mm of rain. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low.
Area Horowhenua and Kapiti Coast
Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Area Whanganui
South to southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Area Manawatu and Taihape
Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Area Hawke's Bay south of Waipukurau, the Ruahine Range and eastern Hawke's Bay hills from Cape Kidnappers southwards
Expect 100 to 140 mm of rain. Intensities of 20 to 30 mm per hour are possible, especially overnight Sunday to Monday. Changes: Upgraded to Warning (Orange). Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low.
Area Wairarapa and the Tararua District
Severe gale southwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low.
Area Gisborne/Tairawhiti south of Poverty Bay and Hawke's Bay
Severe gale west to southwesterlies with damaging gusts of 130 km/h in exposed places, especially about the coast. Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Moderate.
How to get rural ready
1.Animal and livestock plan
Planning ahead helps keep your family and animals safe. Just like people, animals need to be prepared for emergencies.
Make sure you have
- Food: Extra feed such as hay, silage, or pellets
- Water: Additional water beyond your household needs
- Medicines and animal health supplies
- Veterinary and medical records
- Animal first aid kit
Create a detailed emergency plan to keep you and your animals safe by using the Lifestyle Block Emergency Preparedness Handbook Manawatu-Whanganui
2.Identify your animals
Make sure all animals are correctly tagged and registered.
Clear identification increases the chances of being reunited with animals if they become displaced during an emergency.
3.Secure safe shelter
If you need to evacuate, plan ahead for where your animals will go and who will care for them.
Things to plan for
- Safe paddock or shelter: Identify secure locations for livestock or horses.
- Animal carer details: Keep the full name, address, and phone number of your animal carer in a waterproof container in your grab bag, and saved on household phones.
- Emergency kit locations: Let your carer and a trusted neighbour know where animal emergency kits are stored.
- Property access: Ensure carers know where spare keys are kept or have access if buildings are damaged.
- Post-emergency communication: Agree on how and when you will check in with your carer after an emergency.
Get started
Download and find more information on preparing for different types of animals and emergencies:
4.Build resilience and continuity
Rural households and businesses need plans that support long-term resilience, including caring for animals and land.
Risk Management Strategies include
- Setting aside reserves of money, feed, and livestock supplies
- Owning a generator sized for essential equipment and facilities
- Keeping insurance up to date
- Locating buildings and crops away from high-risk areas
- Planting drought-resistant crops and trees on erodible land
- Maintaining regular animal health checks
For more information about preparing for an emergency in rural settings, visit Ministry of Primary Industries.