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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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AWAKINO GORGE CLOSED
The following area is CLOSED until further notice:
• SH3 Awakino Gorge to Mahoenui
Road users are asked to delay travel where possible due to flooding and slips on SH3
To report any issues affecting state highways please contact NZTA on 0800 4HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).
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