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Red severe thunderstorm warning for Taupō; Civil Defence urges residents to be ready to self-evacuate

MetService’s highest-level warning is in effect from 11am to 2.15pm on 14 February; avoid floodwater and unnecessary travel.

Source: NZ Emergency Management
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Red severe thunderstorm warning for Taupō; Civil Defence urges residents to be ready to self-evacuate
Map of the area the EMA was sent to / Supplied

MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Red – for Taupō from 11am to 2.15pm on 14 February. The alert, marked “observed” and “severe,” was broadcast by Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management via the Emergency Mobile Alert system. A Red warning is MetService’s highest level.

Civil Defence is asking people to put safety first, act quickly if you see rising water, and avoid unnecessary travel. Do not walk, swim, or drive through floodwater, and keep an eye out for signs of slips.

Residents should have a grab-bag ready and be prepared to self-evacuate if rivers rise. If you are asked to evacuate, do so immediately. Call 111 if your life is in danger.

Official advice and updates are available at www.civildefence.govt.nz.

This article was originally written by AI. You can view the original source here.