Advice from Civil Defence re Cyclone Cook
Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management is urging Aucklanders to think carefully about their travel plans and prepare for a wet few days.
Rain is hitting parts of the region already with scattered heavy showers in some areas. However, the worse is still to come.
MetService Metrologist Georgina Griffiths says Cyclone Cook is tracking as expected.
“The heavy rain and localised downpours that we’re already experiencing across the region are expected to worsen tomorrow.
“Added to the rain (tomorrow), we’ll see severe gales, with gusts of up to 140kmph being forecast as Cyclone Cook passes by the region. This is likely to impact on transport, particularly ferries and at airports,” she says.
Auckland Civil Defence Head of Emergency Management Operations Aaron Davis says Aucklanders should be clearing gutters and drains on their own property and seriously considering timing of holiday weekend travel.
“We strongly advise people to think carefully about their travel plans tomorrow (Thursday). With wild weather expected to hit the Auckland region between midday and 6pm, postponing travel is recommended.
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