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richardmcb on 14/11/2011 6:57pm
Which way is it headed? Are any other regions likely to be hit? (i.e. Akld?)
WW Forecast Team on 14/11/2011 7:52pm
Hi Richard – all warnings now lifted. Thunderstorms are still tracking north eastwards across BOP and out to sea. Auckland not in the firing line at all.
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– WW