Heavy rain warning in place for BOP

The warning includes Western Bay, Eastern Bay and Rotorua. File photo.

A heavy rain warning is in force for the Bay of Plenty today.

The MetService issued the warning overnight and says it may be valid until 1pm Wednesday.

"A low over the north Tasman Sea is expected to move across the North Island during Wednesday," says a spokesperson for the weather organisation.

"The low is forecast to bring heavy rain to several regions of the North Island. However, there is some uncertainty in the track of the low and the expected rainfall accumulations in several areas.

"People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings as the low approaches New Zealand."

Image: MetService.

Heavy Rain Warning

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Area: Bay of Plenty, including Rotorua
Valid: 16 hours from 9pm Tuesday to 1pm Wednesday
Forecast: Expect 80 to 120mm of rain to accumulate, especially about the ranges. Intensities may reach 20 to 25mm per hour during Wednesday morning.

Heavy Rain Watch

Area: Northland
Valid: 17 hours from 8am Tuesday to 1am Wednesday
Forecast: Heavy rain is possible and accumulations may approach warning criteria.

Area: Auckland, including Great Barrier Island
Valid: 15 hours from 2pm Tuesday to 5am Wednesday
Forecast: Heavy rain is possible and accumulations may approach warning criteria

Area: Coromandel Peninsula
Valid: 15 hours from 5pm Tuesday to 8am Wednesday
Forecast: Heavy rain is possible and accumulations may approach warning criteria

Area: Mount Taranaki
Valid: 10 hours from 11pm Tuesday to 9am Wednesday
Forecast: Heavy rain is possible and accumulations may approach warning criteria.

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