At this time it looks like the most popular camping and holiday destinations are also the areas that will be affected by the heavy rain that’s expected to come through over the next few days.  The threat for heavy rain and flooding has prompted MetService to issue a Severe Weather Warning for Nelson/Tasman, western Marlborough, and about Mount Taranaki.  This is in effect from midday tomorrow through Friday night.

Winds aren’t going to be as big of an issue as the rain will be.  Stong and blustery winds are possible in the open areas, especially around the upper North Island and the eastern Waikato.  Winds may be strong enough to rip some tents.  Make sure you have extra pegs, tarps and ropes if you plan on going ahead with any camping activities.

Boaties need to check their moorings.  Marine Gale Warnings will almost certainly need to be issued for areas around Auckland and everything north.

Remember that you can check our rain maps and lightning tracker right here on our website.

Maps-www.weatherwatch.co.nz/maps

Lightning Tracker- www.weatherwatch.co.nz/content/lightning-radar

Photo Courtesy of Rachel Kuljish