New Zealand / Regional

Thunderstorm warning

13:56 pm on 12 February 2011

There is a risk of thunderstorms in parts of the North Island.

Afternoon sea breezes on the west coast of Northland are expected to trigger heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms late on Saturday afternoon.

MetService says it's a similar scenario for Taranaki, Taihape, Wanganui, and Manawatu.