Tristram Clayton from NZ Herald Focus talks to WeatherWatch.co.nz head analyst Philip Duncan about the chance of thunderstorms and downpours in northern and western areas later today, then overnight tonight and into Friday morning.

They discuss which areas are most exposed to the thunderstorms and downpours for the final days of the School Holidays.

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