The Met Service predicted rainfall of between 110mm-150mm around Mt Taranaki, with intensive peaks of 20mm-30mm an hour and thunderstorms during the day. READ MORE: Weather mayhem: Thunder and lightning, weather warnings across the countryJOHN VELVIN/STUFF Sunny skies are forecasted in Taranaki during the week after thunderstorms and lightning early Sunday. The deluge turned to overcast skies as the rain eased off before more heavy rain and strong gusts late in the afternoon. After rain showers on Monday the Met Service has forecasted sunny skies, with temperatures in the mid 20s, until Friday when light rain showers are set to return. "A ridge of high pressure north of the North Island remained in place since the start of last week.

Source: Stuff December 08, 2019 05:15 UTC