At least two vehicles were trapped in floodwaters last night as the North Island got its first taste of a wet Queen's Birthday weekend. People in the upper North Island are being warned to tie down trampolines and take care driving as the area is warned to brace for strong winds and heavy rain. A slow-moving low pressure system is moving slowly down across the upper North Island today and tomorrow. MetService has a heavy rain warning in place today for Northland from 10am, with Auckland under a heavy rain watch from 3pm. The Coromandel is also due for another 100-150mm, with a heavy rain warning in place from 3pm today and overnight, although it may not bring thunderstorms.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 30, 2020 20:26 UTC