MetService National weather: September 21st-23rdThe North Island is bracing for a two-day deluge with warnings of floods and slips as more than 100mm of rain is set to drench previously flood-ravaged parts. Niwa says rain, at times heavy, will impact the eastern and lower parts of the North Island later today and tomorrow. Rain, some heavy, will impact the eastern and lower parts of the North Island later Thursday & Friday. The rain, which started falling before lunchtime in the north, is expected to continue until it clears on Saturday. 🟠Severe Weather Update 🟠Heavy rain watches and warnings issued for eastern and northern parts of the North Island/ Te Ika-a-MāuiFull details https://t.co/qHyE5zzql5 pic.twitter.com/rcH4bfMUTE — MetService (@MetService) September 21, 2022The latest heavy rain coincides with the arrival of the spring equinox.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 22, 2022 04:14 UTC