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 NZ Severe Weather WarningsSEVERE WEATHER WARNING Issued by MetService at 8:10 pm Friday 18-Oct-2019 Heavy rain for western parts of the South Island and the lower North Island A broad and complex low pressure system continues to move eastwards across New Zealand tonight, and is forecast to move away to the east of the country on Saturday. This weather system will bring further rain to many parts of the country, with the heaviest rain expected in northwest Nelson, Buller and for much of Westland. A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for these areas. Heavy rain is also expected to affect the remainder of Nelson, especially the Richmond Range, the Tararua Range and Mount Taranaki, and a Heavy Rain Watch is in force for these areas. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case any changes area 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: Nelson west of Motueka and Buller Valid: 11 hours from 8:00 pm Friday to 7:00 am Saturday Forecast: Rain, heavy at times. Expect a further 40 to 60mm of rain to accumulate. Peak intensities of 15 to 25 mm/h this evening and again early Saturday morning. Possible thunderstorms from tonight. Area: Westland from Fox Glacier northwards Valid: 5 hours from 8:00 pm Friday to 1:00 am Saturday Forecast: Expect a further 25 to 40mm of rain to accumulate about the ranges, with lesser amounts near the coast. Peak intensities of 10 to 15mm/h about the ranges. An update for severe weather will be issued by: 10:00 am Saturday 19-Oct-2019 A service provided through a contract with the Crown (C) Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd 2019 Article © 2019 NZCity, Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government |
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