The forecaster said there is also a high confidence of warning-level rain for the ranges of Hawke’s Bay as the system tracks south across the North Island. MetService’s outlook suggests there is moderate confidence of severe gales affecting central areas, including Hawke’s Bay, early on Monday even as the system moves away. Meteorologist Braydon White said on Wednesday although the exact track of the cyclone remained uncertain, some level of impact for Hawke’s Bay was “likely”. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council said it was closely monitoring the situation, paying particular attention to the potential for coastal inundation. “Council is keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts ... with staff preparing a contingency plan in case the cyclone lands here.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 08, 2026 20:06 UTC