Auckland to New Plymouth brace for morning thunderstorms and hail, more cold temperatures for the weekend

Aucklanders should prepare for fierce thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail as they face a chilly weekend ahead, with MetService warning of potential electrical storms in the early morning. Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane indicated that the risk of lightning will decrease later in the day, but the pre-dawn period may be particularly active.

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