13/01/2026
Clear those drains and tie down that trampoline 😁
Update: 7:30pm, 15 Jan
Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been lifted for New Plymouth area
Severe thunderstorm near New Plymouth has eased and the warning is now lifted. However, scattered thunderstorms are still expected to affect the region throughout this evening and some could become SEVERE again.
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Update 6:35pm,15 Jan
MetService: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for North Taranaki to New Plymouth
This warning affects people in the following local government areas:
NEW PLYMOUTH.
At 06:30 pm, MetService weather radar detected a line of severe thunderstorms lying from OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT to NEW PLYMOUTH.
This line of severe thunderstorms is moving towards the southeast, and is expected to lie from OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT to NEW PLYMOUTH to EGMONT VILLAGE at 07:00 pm and from OFFSHORE NORTH TARANAKI BIGHT to NEW PLYMOUTH to EGMONT VILLAGE at 07:30 pm.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.
Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.
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.
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Update 15 Jan
🟡Heavy Rain Watch
When: 8am - 11 pm (15 Jan)
Where: Taranaki apart from Taranaki Maunga
Periods of heavy rain, with thunderstorms and localised downpours possible.
🟠Heavy Rain Warning
When: 10am - 11pm (15 Jan)
Where: Taranaki Maunga
Thunderstorms expected in the morning and afternoon with heavy rain (around 25-40 mm/h). Peak rainfalls rates expected between 70-100mm.
Stay up to date MetService warnings: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
That’s one way to describe it…😏
MetService New Zealand forecasters are expecting a “moist, unstable, north westly flow” over Taranaki. A technical way of saying the weather may turn unsettled with thunderstorms possible.
When: 2am – 11pm, Thursday (15 Jan)
Where: Across Taranaki
There’s a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms, with bursts of heavy rain (around 25-40mm an hour).
🌧️This kind of downpour could lead to:
Surface or flash flooding
Slips, especially near streams and rivers
Dangerous driving conditions
✔️Now’s a good time to do a quick check:
Clear gutters and drains
Secure loose outdoors items
Take care on the roads and allow extra travel time if needed.
👇Stay up to date with the latest info 👇
MetService warnings: https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
NZTA Road Closures: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/highway-conditions
Powerco Outages: https://outages.powerco.co.nz/
Taranaki Emergency Management website: https://taranakiem.govt.nz/
