Tag: severe_weather
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, and Marlborough Sounds
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne, and strong southerly gales in Marlborough Sounds. Residents should prepare for flooding, slips, and high winds, with an update expected by 9:00pm Thursday.
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MetService Predicts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk across New Zealand from July 11-14, 2026. Highs, weak troughs, and fronts will bring some rain and winds, but the likelihood of warnings being issued remains low for the coming days.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne/Tairawhiti, and strong southerly gales for Taranaki and Marlborough Sounds, urging caution and preparedness.
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Hikes OCR, Battles Severe Weather, Shark Attack Survivor Finds Comfort
One News NZ reports New Zealand's Reserve Bank hiked the official cash rate, severe weather caused damage and cancellations, and a shark attack survivor found comfort in Kiwi support.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales
MetService warns of heavy rain in eastern New Zealand, snow in the south, and southerly gales centrally. Orange warnings are active for Horowhenua, Manawatu, Taihape, Tararua, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and Wellington, with potential for flooding and slips.
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Central Otago Motorists Urged to Delay Travel Amid Severe Weather
New Zealand Police advise motorists in Central Otago to delay travel due to heavy snowfall and black ice. Areas like Ōmakau, Ida Valley, Ranfurly, and Naseby are affected, with snow chains required on Crown Range.
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MetService Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rain in Eastern South Island
MetService has issued a Red Warning for heavy rain in eastern Marlborough and Canterbury, forecasting significant flooding and travel disruption. Orange warnings are also in effect for surrounding areas, with southerly gales expected in central parts.
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MetService Warns of Severe Weather, Heavy Rain, and Gales for Central and Northern New Zealand
MetService forecasts severe weather for central and northern New Zealand from Thursday to Friday, including heavy rain and gales. Conditions are expected to ease by the weekend as a high-pressure ridge builds.
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MetService Issues Red and Orange Severe Weather Warnings for South Island, Lower North Island
MetService has issued Red and Orange Severe Weather Warnings for heavy rain and strong southerly gales across parts of the South Island and lower North Island, urging residents to prepare for significant impacts.
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MetService Issues Red Heavy Rain Warning for Marlborough and North Canterbury
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island and Wairarapa, including a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Marlborough and North Canterbury, forecasting significant rainfall, flooding, slips, and severe gales.
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Media Monitor: One News NZ Reports Severe Weather, Australian PM Apology, Auckland Crash, and Lotto Changes
One News NZ is reporting on severe weather in New Zealand's South Island, an apology from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a car crash in central Auckland, and changes to Lotto NZ's winner announcements.
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Red Heavy Rain Warning Issued for North Canterbury and Marlborough Amidst South Island Severe Weather
MetService issues a Red Heavy Rain Warning for North Canterbury and Marlborough, forecasting up to 400mm of rain, significant flooding, and slips. Severe gales and snow are also expected across the South Island.
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Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Forecast for Central New Zealand
MetService forecasts severe weather for central and northern New Zealand, including heavy rain for Marlborough and Canterbury, severe gales for Wellington and Taranaki, and snow on higher roads, easing by Friday.
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MetService Issues Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coastal Dunedin and Clutha
MetService issued a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Coastal Dunedin and Clutha, urging immediate action due to extreme weather. Expect flooding, slips, and dangerous driving conditions, with snow at low levels and warnings extending north.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 7-9, 2026, with heavy rain in Marlborough and Canterbury, strong gales in central regions, and snow at higher elevations.
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South Island Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales Expected
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain, significant snow, and severe gales from Sunday into Tuesday, urging residents to prepare for widespread disruption.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 6-9, 2026, including heavy snow for Otago and Canterbury, significant rain for Marlborough, and severe gales for Westland, Grey, Marlborough Sounds, and Wellington.
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South Island Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales Expected
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain, significant snow accumulations, and severe gales across multiple regions from Saturday through Monday. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions.
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MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand
MetService warns of potential heavy rain, strong gales, and snow across New Zealand from July 5-8, with moderate confidence for heavy rain in Marlborough, Canterbury, Wellington, and Wairarapa.
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Rain, Gales, and Snow Forecast
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 4-7, 2026, including heavy rain in Fiordland, Westland, Marlborough, and Canterbury, severe gales in Canterbury High Country, and snow on southern high-level roads.
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MetService Forecasts Moderate Risk of Severe Weather for South Island
MetService's latest outlook warns of moderate confidence for heavy rain and severe gales across parts of New Zealand's South Island from July 2-5, with Fiordland and Canterbury high country most affected.
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MetService Forecasts Moderate Rain, Gale Risk for South Island on Friday
MetService forecasts moderate rain for Fiordland and Westland, and low confidence of severe gales across the lower South Island on Friday, July 3. Minimal severe weather risk is expected earlier in the week.
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService predicts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from June 29 to July 2, 2026, with high pressure dominating. An update is expected by Sunday afternoon.
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MetService Lifts Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings for central New Zealand, including heavy rain and gales for Tararua Range, Wairarapa, and Wellington, as conditions have eased.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued Orange warnings for heavy rain and severe gales across central New Zealand, including Wellington, Tararua Range, Wairarapa, Taranaki, and Marlborough, advising caution and preparation for potential disruptions.
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast
MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gales for northern and central New Zealand, impacting Tararua, Wairarapa, Wellington, Taranaki, and Marlborough, with potential for flooding, slips, and property damage.
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for Northern and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across northern and central New Zealand, impacting regions like Wellington, Taranaki, and Marlborough, with potential for flooding, slips, and property damage.
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Severe Weather Alert: Gales and Heavy Rain Expected Across Northern and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for northern and central New Zealand, including an Orange Strong Wind Warning for Wellington and Marlborough with gusts up to 130 km/h. Heavy rain and snow are also forecast, urging residents to prepare for…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for heavy rain in Bay of Plenty and strong winds in Wellington and Marlborough, with colder conditions and snow for the South Island, urging public vigilance.
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New Zealand Braces for Severe Gales and Rain on Friday
MetService forecasts severe gales for Wellington and Marlborough, with significant rain expected in Wellington, Wairarapa, and Hawke's Bay on Friday, June 26, due to a deep low. Conditions are set to ease over the weekend.
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