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Severe thunderstorm warning - Thursday 3 July 2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning - parts of Waitomo District

Metservice has issued a RED severe thunderstorm warning for part of the Waitomo District.

The thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.

Impact: Torrential rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

Please do not travel if you do not have to, and stay safe and drive to the conditions if you need to travel in this weather.

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PLEASE DRIVE SAFE THROUGH AWAKINO GORGE

We are aware that Awakino River is rising quite quickly. If you are travelling along SH3 in the Awakino Gorge, please exercise extreme caution.

Please do not undertake any unnecessary travel, but drive safely and to the conditions if you have to.

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