SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH LIFTED: (7 NOVEMBER 2026)

On 7 November 2026, MetService New Zealand detected severe thunderstorms around Te Kuiti, Otorohanga, Waitomo and surrounding areas, moving south-southeast. The warning was lifted in the evening. 

Torrential rain and hail was expected, with the potential for flash flooding and hazardous driving conditions. The weather watch covered Waipā, Waitomo, Ruapehu and Ōtorohanga districts.

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