Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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At 03:52 am, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near WELLINGTON, OFFSHORE WELLINGTON SOUTH COAST, MIRAMAR, WELLINGTON AIRPORT, ISLAND BAY, BROOKLYN and HATAITAI.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the east, and are expected to lie near WELLINGTON, MIRAMAR, WELLINGTON AIRPORT, ISLAND BAY, BROOKLYN and HATAITAI at 04:22 am and near WELLINGTON, EASTBOURNE, MIRAMAR, WELLINGTON AIRPORT, ISLAND BAY and HATAITAI at 04:52 am.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Impact:
Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
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The National Emergency Management Agency advises that as storms approach you should:
- Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
- Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
- Get back to land, if outdoors on the water;
- Move cars under cover or away from trees;
- Secure any loose objects around your property;
- Check that drains and gutters are clear;
- Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.
During and after the storm, you should also:
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines;
- Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.