The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Johnson, Tarrant, Hill, Ellis, and Dallas counties until 10 p.m. At 8:57 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was detected near Blum,

Severe weather warnings have broadened across the country with potential thunderstorms, 120km/h gales and heavy rain set to lash several regions across the

Severe thunderstorms and downpours are expected to lash the North Island today, along with gales up to 120km/h and possible flash flooding. MetService has forecast heavy rain and strong northwest winds as an active low-pressure system moves east across the South Island early this morning and an associated front moves across the North Island today.