Be Safe - State of Emergency in Place

The Piha communiny was fortunate to miss the worst of the rasin last Friday and saved from a flood event in the Glenesk Vally and Piha Domain areas. The 4.0 Metre high tide came at 3:00pm and so was falling as the flow of the Piha Stream increased. The good news is that the stream now has a deep and clear flow to the sea.

The bad weather and rains are not over and the State of Emergence is currently set to remain in place for seven days from 9:54pm on Friday, 27th January.

We know our Piha local emergency services heroes are ready to provide assistance of need. For further information go to the Auckland Emergency Management website or phone them 0800 22 22 00

From Auckland Emergency Management

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Auckland from Orewa southwards, and Great Barrier Island
Period: 14hrs from Tue 31 Jan, 8pm - Wed 1 Feb, 10am
Forecast: Expect 50 to 80 mm of rain, especially north of the Harbour Bridge.

• Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h, but localised areas may see downpours of 25 to 40 mm/h. Thunderstorms are also possible.

Strong Wind Watch for Auckland
Period: 12hrs from Tue 31 Jan, 6pm - Wed 1 Feb, 6am
Forecast: Northeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.