Severe Weather Warning issued for our district
Published on 27 October 2023
A powerful storm is set to impact the Coromandel from Sunday 29 October with MetService issuing a severe weather warning.
Heavy rainfall and gale force north-easterly winds will build from Sunday afternoon and intensify through Monday before easing on Tuesday.
Our Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler says this event could be significant and that the Eastern side of the Coromandel is expected to bear the brunt.
“There are a combination of factors that are adding to our concerns about this event," Garry says. "It is the remnants of a cyclone, we have king tides, storm surge, heavy rain, gale force winds and ongoing land instability issues as a result of Gabrielle."
The key messages for the next 48 hours before the storm arrives is to prepare.
- Stock up on supplies, batteries and gas.
- Check and clear drains in your neighbourhood.
- Tie down outdoor furniture.
- Review plans should you become isolated due to slips and flooding.
Those living close to the sea need to prepare for wave surge by having a 'Plan B' and somewhere to go in the event of an emergency, especially if the surges increase during the main high tides, 8am-8pm Sunday and 9am-9pm Monday,” he added.
Our Civil Defence Team has been activated and we will provide regular updates during the next few days.
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