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Heavy Rain Warning - OrangeArea:Bay of Plenty from Whakatane eastwards, and Gisborne/Tairawhiti north of RuatoriaForecast:Expect 80 to 100 mm of rain about the ranges, and lesser amounts nearer the coast. Peak rates of 10 to 20mm/h about the ranges. However, 25 to 40mm/h possible in localised downpours. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low. Changes: Upgraded to Orange warning.Impact:Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.

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Strong Wind WatchArea:Bay of Plenty, and Tairawhiti/Gisborne north of RuatoriaForecast:Northeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.Impact:Action: Monitor for updates.

MetService NZ

Severe Thunderstorm WatchArea:Coromandel Peninsula,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,GisborneForecast:A series of active fronts preceded by a strong and moist northeast flow move over the North Island during Thursday morning.About Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and the far northwest of Gisborne/Tairawhiti, there is a moderate risk of some thunderstorms being severe between 1am and 10am on Thursday, producing localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm/h. This risk should ease in Coromandel Peninsula around 7am. Note, these downpours could occur with or without thunderstorms.Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips. Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.Some of these thunderstorms may also be squally, and produce strong wind gusts of 90 to 110 km/h or possiblly stronger. Wind gusts of this strength can cause some structural damage, including trees and power lines, and may make driving hazardous.Impact:Note: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and monitor for possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website

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