📢IMPORTANT! Further Update from Auckland Emergency Management 📢
BNH is staying closely connected with Auckland Emergency Management (AEM) as they prepare for the potential impacts of Cyclone Vaianu. AEM has officially stood up in response to the developing weather system, and we’re working alongside them to ensure our community has timely updates and knows how to stay safe as conditions evolve.
❗It’s important that you stay informed and help others to know the latest information:
• Stay up to date with the AEM website https://zurl.co/EfwYR and AEM FB page https://zurl.co/iCkkE .
• Stay up to date with weather forecasts (MetService website https://zurl.co/jfeli ) and check Auckland Transport’s and NZTA’s journey planners for any public transport and roading disruption.
• Report stormwater issues and flooding to the council on 09 301 0101.
• If you are in danger or there is a serious risk to your property, phone 111 – don’t wait, natural warnings like rising floodwaters need to be acted on immediately.
❗If you are part of a Community Response Group or Community Emergency Hub (CEH) and decide to stand up for your local community, please complete the following process:
• Contact AEM’s Community Liaison at the Emergency Coordination Centre p: 027 410 7850 or e: akgeoccommunity@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
• Alternatively call AEM’s priority number on 0800 22 22 00.
• Once you have stood up please complete a Status Update Report twice daily (morning and afternoon). This information will ensure we have situational awareness.
MetService has upgraded severe weather notices to a Heavy Rain Warning and Strong Wind Warnings for Auckland including Great Barrier Island.
📢SITUATION
Cyclone Vaianu is expected to move southwards across the North Island on Sunday, 12 April. The current track of the cyclone can be found at https://zurl.co/qNj6I.
🟧STRONG WIND WARNING – ORANGE for Auckland excluding Great Barrier Island
Area: Auckland
Period: 19hrs from 9:00pm Sat to 4:00pm Sun
Forecast: Severe gale easterlies changing to severe gale westerly Sunday afternoon, gusting 130km/h in exposed places.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
🟧 HEAVY RAIN WARNING – ORANGE for Auckland including Great Barrier Island
Area: Auckland and Great Barrier Island
Period: 12hrs from 2:00am Sun to 2:00pm Sun
Forecast: Expect 70 to 100 mm of rain to accumulate. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/hr. Note, heavy swells and coastal inundation likely, especially about Great Barrier Island.
Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
❗Stay informed. Stay alert. Stay safe. ❗
