NZ Severe Weather WarningsSEVERE WEATHER WARNING Issued by MetService at 9:11 am Monday 11-Mar-2024 A period of strong winds for parts of New Zealand. A period of heavy rain for Fiordland A front moving over the South Island Monday morning brought a period of heavy rain to Fiordland overnight and strong winds to parts of southern and central New Zealand. Significant weather associated with this front has mostly eased, however a Wind Watch remains in force for the Canterbury High Country north of Rakaia till later this morning, and about northern Wairarapa and the Tararua District until early this afternoon. Another front from over the south Tasman Sea is expected to move over the lower South Island Tuesday afternoon and evening, and new Watches are in force for rain in Fiordland, and for wind in Fiordland, Southland and Stewart Island. Please keep up to date with the latest forecasts. =========================== WARNINGS NO LONGER IN FORCE =========================== Heavy rain warning lifted for: Fiordland: Heavy rain has eased and the Rain Warning is now lifted. Note, a Rain Watch is now in force for Fiordland for Tuesday night. Strong wind warning lifted for: Clutha, Southland and Stewart Island: The strong winds eased overnight Sunday into early Monday and this Wind Warning is lifted. Note, a Wind Watch is now in force for Southland and Stewart Island later on Tuesday. A service provided through a contract with the Crown (C) Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd 2024 Article © 2024 NZCity, Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government |
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