Reports are coming in of a thunderstorm rattling Timaru and Christchurch could also see a storm as evening approaches.Marble sized hail has also been reported.

MetService have issued a warning for parts of the east of the South Island.

Facebook reader Amanda reports “Just had a huge thunderstorm in timaru and usually the weather goes around us so id say chch chances are pretty high it prob gonna hit them soon”.

Ahead of the thundery activity, skies are relatively clear with temperatures in the 20s and moderate nor’ west winds.