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    Hardly the weather we look for on Christmas Day - MetService is warning of severe thunderstorms, and even the risk of flash flooding

    Hardly the weather we look for on Christmas Day - MetService is warning of severe thunderstorms, and even the risk of flash flooding


    Heavy rain warnings and a severe thunderstorm watch are in place until 10 tonight, from Northland to Taupo.

    MetService says rain could come down at 25 to 40 mm per hour, bringing the risk of slips and surface or flash flooding.

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