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 NZ Severe Weather WarningsSEVERE WEATHER WARNING Issued by MetService at 8:29 pm Thursday 01-Oct-2020 Gale north to northwesterlies for parts of the South Island and heavy rain for Fiordland and Westland A front is forecast to move northwards across the South Island on Friday and early Saturday bringing a period of heavy rain to western areas and gale north to northwest winds in many places. A second front is expected to follow late Saturday and into Sunday bringing another period of gale northwesterlies across southern New Zealand. A heavy rain warning is in force for Westland south of Otira, while a heavy rain watch is in force for the remainder of Westland and northern Fiordland. Wind watches are in force for the inland parts of Canterbury and Otago, and also for Southland and Fiordland. People are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts in case any changes are made or further areas are added. =========================== 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: 10 hours from 8:00 pm Friday to 6:00 am Saturday Forecast: Expect 70 to 100mm to accumulate about the ranges. Peak intensities of 15 to 20mm/h. An update for severe weather will be issued by: 10:00 am Friday 02-Oct-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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