Thunderstorms expected later today

The Coromandel is set to experience thunder and lightning over the coming days with winds possibly up to 110km/hr in some places.

MetService has issued a severe gale warning for the Coromandel from Thursday afternoon until Friday afternoon, including squally thunderstorms.

It is going to be unpleasant no matter where you are on the Peninsula so take time now to secure outdoor furniture and trampolines. Driving conditions will also be difficult with saturated ground conditions increasing the risk of slips and flooding.

TCDC Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler reminds everyone to get into the habit of regularly checking in on the MetService and NZTA websites or the TCDC Facebook page when severe weather is approaching. "Being informed helps make good decisions" he says.

We do regular weather updates on our Facebook Page - www.facebook.com/ThamesCoromandelDistrictCouncil/

To report any slips, flooding or other issues releated to Council call our customer Services on 07 868 0200 (this is also are after hours service number).

District roads:
Our Council is responsible for all district roads, everything that isn’t a state highway or which is a private road, so give us a call on 07 868 0200 (this is also the number to call after hours).

State Highways:
NZTA (New Zealand Transport Agency) is responsible for all the state highway networks. For the Coromandel the state highways are SH25 from the Kopu Bridge to Whangamata via Thames, Coromandel Town, Whitianga and Tairua, SH25A Kopu-Hikuai and SH26 from Kopu to Hikutaia. To report issues impacting travel on our state highways call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) you can also call this Freephone number to get the latest highway travel information

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