Auckland weather todayMetService Thunder and strong winds are on their way for Auckland. Howling winds are expected in Auckland on Sunday as the Tasman Tempest continues its reign of havoc across the North Island. Auckland Civil Defence has asked Great Barrier Island residents in particular to brace themselves for extreme winds. Operations manager Aaron Davis said some "pretty messy weather" was on its way, but it was difficult to predict exactly where it would land. Attractive new lake on the road #weather Auckland pic.twitter.com/zhtosj1PAc — Pamela Gervai (@pamelagervai) March 11, 2017A severe thunderstorm watch is in place from 8am-2pm.

Source: Stuff March 11, 2017 21:55 UTC