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A hail storm has hit Motueka, as thunderstorms hit Tasman.
Severe thunderstorms hit Abel Tasman National Park, Motueka, Tasman Bay, Riwaka and Kaiteriteri starting at 4.15pm on Saturday, MetService said.
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It brought heavy rain and hail with the threat of flash flooding and dangerous driving conditions. Footage sent to Stuff He showed thick hail in the gardens in fear that the orchards might be damaged.
MetService Severe Weather Forecaster John Crouch said the storm was moving north toward Takaka and Golden Bay, where more storms were expected around 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Katie Guild
Hailstorm in Motueka.
The storm would then head out to sea.
Large hail can cause significant damage to crops, orchards, vines, greenhouses, and vehicles, and make driving conditions unsafe.
Residents are advised to shelter indoors and away from windows, and to move cars under cover or away from trees.
PJ Muir
Large hail fell on Motueka this boxing day, with the storm then moving north towards Takaka and Golden Bay.
Thunderstorms would also hit the central North Island tomorrow.
“The central mountains towards Hawke’s Bay, and the northern parts of Gisborne, are looking to receive thunderstorms with hail tomorrow,” he said.
