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 NZ Severe Weather WarningsSEVERE WEATHER WARNING Issued by MetService at 10:53 am Thursday 20-Feb-2020 A period of heavy rain in the west of the South Island during Friday, and northerly gales about Fiordland overnight Thursday Reissued to correct the date in the heavy rain watch for Canterbury headwaters. A front, preceded by strong to gale northerly winds, is expected to move east onto the South Island from the Tasman Sea tonight, and across the Island on Friday. The front should bring a period of heavy rain to the west of the South Island. The heaviest of rain is expected about the ranges of Westland south of Otira, where a Heavy Rain Warning is now in force. A Heavy Rain Watch is also in force for Fiordland, and the ranges of Westland and Buller from Otira northwards. In addition, a Strong Wind Watch is in force for Fiordland. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case any changes are made. =========================== HEAVY RAIN WARNING - ORANGE =========================== Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. Area: Westland south of Otira Valid: 12 hours from 3:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday Forecast: Expect 100 to 180mm of rain to accumulate about the ranges, and 50 to 80mm near the coast. Peak rates of 15 to 25mm/h. An update for severe weather will be issued by: 9:00 pm Thursday 20-Feb-2020 A service provided through a contract with the Crown (C) Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd 2020 Article © 2020 NZCity, Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government |
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