Tropical Cyclone Lola Remnants Lurk Around North Island of New Zealand

2 people have died in Vanuatu and New Zealand is grappling with power outages, school closures, strong winds, and heavy rain.

High tide brings large waves and erosion of sand dunes at Omaha Beach in Auckland, New Zealand, on Oct. 30, 2023. Fiona Goodall/Getty Images

The remnants of tropical cyclone Lola have struck New Zealand, causing strong winds, heavy rain, power to go out and schools to close.

Meteorological Service of New Zealand issued a severe weather forecast in the morning on Oct. 30, advising of strong winds, heavy rain, and risk of thunderstorms.