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MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning over Dunedin and Clutha.
It said thunderstorms are moving east/northeast and are expected over Dunedin at around 6pm.
⚠️ Warning Update ⛈️
Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Clutha and Dunedin City
Severe Thunderstorm Watch – North Otago, Dunedin, Clutha
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— MetService NZ (@MetService) December 25, 2025
MetService said thunder will be accompanied by very heavy rain and large hail and warns it may make driving conditions dangerous.
A broader thunderstorm watch is in place over north Otago lasting until 9pm tonight with the chance some may become severe, MetService said.