Storm intensifies in the Coromandel
Published on 04 January 2023
Storm intensifies in the Coromandel
The MetService and Waikato Regional Council have issued a warning that an intense five-day storm is likely to hit the Coromandel from today.
A severe weather warning for the Coromandel was issued by MetService at 10am this morning, Wednesday 4 January. Residents and holidaymakers are urged to make plans and act today before heavy rain and increasing gale-force, north-easterly winds arrive from late this afternoon.
Our Council’s Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler strongly advises everyone to err on the side of caution, and plan ahead to Sunday. “While there is still some uncertainty, five more days of north-easterly wind and rain on the Coromandel is likely to have a wide impact. So, we urge you to consider going to a safe, secure location, or even heading home today until the storm passes.
“The accumulation of rain by Saturday could see surface flooding, slips, road closures and power issues, so it is worth hatching a plan today to ensure no one is stuck or isolated,” Garry Towler says.
Keep checking our website, the MetService website, Waka Kotahi and our Facebook page and website for regular updates.