MetService is warning there may be hail, lighting and surface flooding in Auckland this afternoon as thunderstorms approach from the north.
It comes as over 300 lightning strikes were recorded near Whangārei Heads, Northland between 1 and 2pm.
The MetService warned that: "A line of thunderstorms currently north of Auckland are expected to affect the city in the next 1-2 hours.
"Potential small hail, lightning and surface flooding in brief heavy rain."
The line of thunderstorms are due to arrive in time for afternoon school pick-ups.
The NZ Transport Agency tweeted: "NZTA is advising that after school commutes are likely to be in poor weather this afternoon. Please remember to slow down, keep your lights on, increase your following distance and allow extra time."
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