38°41'S / 176°4'E / Altitude 360 m / 23:24 12/02/2026, Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13)
De: 13/02/2026, 00:00
Para: 13/02/2026, 12:00
There is a risk of gale-force gusts (level 2 of 4). Max. gusts: 60-70 km/h; Wind direction: south-west then west; Increased gusts: in exposed locations < 80 km/h
Waikato,Bay of Plenty,Rotorua,Taupo,Gisborne,Hawkes Bay,Taihape
Hazard(s) caused by: single branches falling; objects flying through the air.
Recommendations for what to do:
Secure free-standing objects (e.g. screens and furniture). For example, fasten tents and coverings. Watch out for falling objects outdoors (e.g. branches).
Deutscher Wetterdienst
12/02/2026, 07:05
De: 13/02/2026, 14:00
Para: 14/02/2026, 01:00
Periods of heavy rain with a chance of thunderstorms and localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm per hour. Rainfall accumulations may exceed warning criteria in a few locations. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate. Changes: Bay of Plenty from Opotiki westwards and Rotorua are now part of a separate Heavy Rain Watch.
Taupo, Taumarunui, Taihape, Whanganui, and the eastern hill-country of TaranakiAction: Monitor for updates.Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited12/02/2026, 20:53