More heavy rain and potentially large hail is likely for western and northern regions, and strong squally wind gusts could also hit 130 kilometres per hour as a slow-moving winter storm hits much of the country.
There is nowhere to hide from it with 35 weather warnings and watches across the motu.
Towards the capital, people are being warned to brace for more thunderstorms, possible tornadoes, high swells, and high winds.
That's not welcome news for people along the Kāpiti Coast. Waikanae residents are facing a big cleanup this morning, after two tornadoes struck the beach area yesterday, downing trees and powerlines, and damaging homes.
Paul Knighton lives a couple of roads back from the beach, and their property was one of those hit.
He spoke to Corin Dann.
