The wild weather experienced in Tauranga at the beginning of the week is expected to ease, but rain still remains on the cards.

The MetService has lifted the heavy rain warning that was issued for the region on Tuesday.

Forecasters are predicting rain at times, with the chance they could become heavy and thundery.

Rain is expected to ease to the odd shower this afternoon.

'Northerlies dying away in the morning.”

More rain is forecast for tomorrow, easing to a few showers in the evening and strong westerly winds at times.

Rain is expected to continue through the weekend, right through until Monday.