Heavy rain and northwest gales for parts of the South Island
An active front moves northwards over the lower South Island overnight tonight and Monday morning, then stalls over Westland district Monday afternoon, bringing heavy rain to the west and northwest gales to parts of the south and east.
Please stay up to date with the latest forecasts.
Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound
Period: 13 hours from 8:00pm Sun 1 Nov to 9:00am Mon 2 Nov
Forecast: Expect a further 110 to 130 mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected early Monday morning.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Strong Wind Watch
Area: Fiordland, Southland and Stewart Island
Period: 5 hours from 8:00pm Sun 1 Nov to 1:00am Mon 2 Nov
Forecast: North to northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Heavy rain and northwest gales for parts of the South Island
An active front moves across much of the South Island overnight tonight and during Monday, bringing heavy rain to the west and northwest gales to parts of the south and east.
Please stay up to date with the latest forecasts.
Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound
Period: 17 hours from 4:00pm Sun 1 Nov to 9:00am Mon 2 Nov
Forecast: Expect 140 to 180 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected early Monday morning.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Strong Wind Watch
Area: Fiordland, Southland and Stewart Island
Period: 18 hours from 9:00am Sun 1 Nov to 3:00am Mon 2 Nov
Forecast: North to northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
