(File photo)Wild weather has felled trees, disrupted power and could close the Auckland Harbour Bridge as a system hits the north of the North Island on Thursday. The heavy rain warning has now been extended to Gisborne, which can expect up to 110 millimetres of rain overnight on Thursday. Wind gusts of up to 74kmh are hitting Auckland Harbour Bridge and the gusts were expected to peak on Thursday afternoon. NZTA is closely monitoring Auckland's winds and advised drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge altogether. RYAN ANDERSON/Stuff NZTA (Waka Kotahi) is advising it “will not hesitate” to close the Auckland Harbour Bridge if Thursday's winds get too bad.

Source: Stuff November 04, 2020 20:37 UTC