Severe thunderstorm and heavy rain watches have been issued for much of the North Island.
MetService warned there are moderate risks of heavy downpours and storms for Northland and Auckland regions, with the potential for 25mm to 40mm of rain.
For Northland, the watch is in place between 7.15am to 9pm, while the one for Auckland and Great Barrier Island begins at 11am and will last until 9pm.
A severe thunderstorm warning was registered for the far north area of the country at 6.52am but was lifted after 7.52am.
More heavy rain is forecast for the North Island later tonight into Wednesday.
Waikato, Taranaki, Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Auckland and Northland regions will all have heavy rain watches in place.
MetService reported there was a moderate chance of the watches being upgraded to warnings.
The forecaster also said significant rainfall could cause flash floods, low visibility and slippery roads, and warned motorists in the areas to drive carefully and be alert to avoid any danger.
All weather watches:
Severe thunderstorm watches
Northland - in place until 9pm Monday
Auckland, Great Barrier Island - in place until 9pm Monday
Heavy rain watches
Northland - 9pm Monday, until 10pm Tuesday
Auckland, Great Barrier Island - 1am Tuesday until 1am Wednesday
Coromandel Peninsula - 1am Tuesday until 4am Wednesday
Waikato, Waitomo, Taupō, Taranaki, Taumarunui and Tongariro National Park - 3am Tuesday until 1am Wednesday
Bay of Plenty west of Edgecumbe - 4am Tuesday until 6am Wednesday
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