Thunderbolts and lightning, very very ... welcome
Thunderbolts and lightning, very very ... welcome
25 June 2020
When they're accompanied by much needed rain, anyway.
MetService has just issued a lightning warning for Auckland and Coromandel until 11am ... there are already heavy rain and wind warnings in place for Northland to Waikato, Gisborne and Napier.
Rain has been falling in the Auckland overnight - and the region needs a lot, with its dams sitting at just 44.8 percent full.
Meteorologist Dan Corrigan says every drop counts, but it still won't do much to end Auckland's drought.
He says this is welcome rain, but - compared to other years - rainfall accumulations for Auckland are still below average
Ferry services in the Gulf Harbour are being swapped for bus services.
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