Auckland Emergency Management (AEM)

📡Radar and Lightning Snapshot📸 A low pressure system to the west is bringing plenty of rain today to both Islands. There are Heavy Rain 🟧Warnings and 🟡Watches, as well as thunderstorm and downpour risks, so check your forecast here: bit.ly/metservicenz

🟡Watches have been issued for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds as the work week comes to a wet and windy close over the upper North Island on Friday Take some time today tie down any loose items. And with possible heavy rain before dawn, remember to take it easy on the roads🚗🚙

💨 Squally showers and thunderstorms across the upper North Island on Sunday morning and afternoon may bring brief damaging wind gusts to spots where they touch down 🎯 🟠 Then, from Sunday afternoon warnings and watches are in place for widespread severe gale southwesterlies 🟡

**Unless there are significant developments, no further updates will be issued overnight** A NEW TSUNAMI ACTIVITY NATIONAL ADVISORY has been issued following the earthquake near the East Coast of Kamchatka Russia. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

We have issued another NATIONAL ADVISORY: TSUNAMI ACTIVITY following the M8.8 East Coast of Kamchatka Russia earthquake. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

Please see the latest update from @NZcivildefence. New Zealand remains under a national strong and unusual current threat. This threat level is expected to remain until at least 3.00pm today Thursday 31 July.

@NZcivildefence - Stay away from beaches and out of the water until all warnings are lifted - Evacuation onshore is not needed - People in boats, live-aboards and at marinas should remain onshore, unless directed otherwise (2/2)

Update Thursday 31 July 8.50am | All Civil Defence Centres are now closed. Reminder that tsunami advisory by @NZcivildefence is still in place for Auckland region. (1/2)

If you live aboard a vessel, please stay with friends and whānau tonight.  If it is not an option, please visit our Civil Defence Centres (CDCs). Four CDCs are open for live-aboard boaties from 8.30pm until 7am on Thursday 31 July. More details: aucklandemergencymanagement.govt.nz/alerts/tsunami…

✅ Stay updated with the latest, in case this advice changes. Follow @NZcivildefence and visit their website: civildefence.govt.nz 👉 Share this information with family, neighbours and friends. Stay safe Auckland. (3/3)

✅ Stay away from beaches and out of the water until all warnings are lifted ✅ If you live aboard a vessel, please consider staying with friends and whānau tonight (2/3)

Update 3.33pm | @NZcivildefence has advised that an earthquake near Russia has created tsunami activity. ❗️ We may expect strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore from midnight tonight. (1/3)

We have issued a NATIONAL ADVISORY: TSUNAMI ACTIVITY following the M8.7 Kamchatka, Russia earthquake. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

Update as at 12:42pm The magnitude of the earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia has been re-assessed and upgraded to magnitude 8.7. In light of the new information, we are reassessing the tsunami threat to New Zealand. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.

Adam Maggs, General Manager Auckland Emergency Management shares the latest on today's severe weather. Heavier downpours expected later this afternoon. Stay updated: metservice.com/warnings/home Drive to the conditions. Do not drive through the floodwater.

🟠🟡Update to the Warnings and Watches Auckland is now under an Orange Heavy Rain Warning, with very wet conditions expected for many on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the forecast over the next day or so to keep up with the latest information. Slips, surface flooding, and rising rivers are all possible, especially during the day and evening. You may also encounter difficult driving conditions so stay safe! Tuesday also brings a decent push of northerly and northeasterly winds, with Watches in place where they're expected to pack a punch Head to bit.ly/AllWarnings for full details

@MetService has issued a Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watch for Auckland including Great Barrier Island. 🌧️ Heavy Rain Watch effective from 3am Tuesday 29 July - 10pm Tuesday 29 July 💨 Strong Wind Watch effective from 10pm Monday 28 July - 3pm Tuesday 29 July.

Keep up with the latest weather conditions on @MetService website: metservice.com/warnings/home

Heavy rain and strong winds for Auckland today. MetService has issued Heavy Rain Warning (6am to 10pm Fri 11 July) and Strong Wind Watch (2pm to 9pm Fri 11 July) for Auckland. Plan ahead for safe commute. Avoid low-lying areas. ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2025/07/h…

⚠️Risk of Downpours in the Severe Thunderstorm Watches⚠️ 👀Two Severe Thunderstorm Watches have been issued with the risk of 25-40mm/hr in localised areas. 🔔Turn on those notifications in the MetService app to be notified of any Thunderstorm Warnings in your area. bit.ly/AllWarnings @NRCexpress @AklCouncil @AucklandCDEM @BOPCivilDefence