Tag: severe_weather_warning
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MetService Issues Severe Heavy Rain Warning for South and North Islands
MetService warns of significant heavy rain for parts of the South Island from Sunday and the North Island from Monday, with up to 600mm possible in Tasman District. Expect flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
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MetService Issues Severe Heavy Rain Warning for South and North Islands
MetService warns of severe heavy rain for New Zealand's South Island from Sunday and North Island from Monday. Up to 600 mm of rain is forecast for some areas, with risks of flooding and slips.
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MetService Issues Severe Heavy Rain Warning for South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain across the northern and western South Island from Sunday, May 31, 2026, with up to 600mm possible in Tasman and risks of flooding and slips.
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MetService Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warning for South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain across northern and western South Island regions, starting Sunday. Expect significant rainfall, potential flooding, and difficult driving conditions, with further warnings likely for the North Island.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of the South Island, forecasting heavy rain for Westland and strong northwest gales for the Canterbury High Country today. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and difficult driving conditions.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for Wairarapa and Tararua Amid Easing Gales
MetService issued a Severe Weather Warning for Wairarapa and Tararua District due to northwest gales, expected to ease by midday. Several other strong wind and heavy rain warnings have been lifted across the lower North Island and upper South Island.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for North Island
MetService has issued heavy rain warnings for parts of the North Island as a front moves north. Severe thunderstorm watches are also in effect for the upper North Island and southeast of the South Island.
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for South Island, New Zealand
MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for parts of the South Island, including Buller, Westland, Grey, and Canterbury Headwaters, effective Christmas Day. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and difficult driving conditions.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Warning for the South Island, forecasting heavy rain for Westland and Canterbury, and severe gale-force winds for Canterbury's high country and plains.
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Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Fiordland and Southern Westland
MetService has issued an orange-level heavy rain warning for Fiordland south of Milford Sound, with 125 to 135 mm of rain expected. Southern Westland is also under a heavy rain watch.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for North Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti, with 70-90mm of rain expected. Peak rates could reach 40mm/h in thunderstorms. Streams may rise rapidly.
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Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand's North Island
A low-pressure system is bringing heavy rain and gales to the North Island, with warnings in place for Bay of Plenty and Gisborne/Tairawhiti. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
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Heavy Snow Warning Issued for Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Snow Warning for the Canterbury High Country, with 3-6 cm of snow expected above 800 metres. Several other weather warnings have been lifted as conditions improve in other regions.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for South Island
MetService has issued an Orange level severe weather warning for parts of the South Island, forecasting heavy rain and severe gale-force winds over the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
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New Zealand Weather Update: Showers, Strong Winds, and a Glimmer of Hope
New Zealanders can expect showers and strong winds, with potential thunderstorms in the South Island. A brief respite is expected early next week. Aucklanders should prepare for rain during the Bledisloe Cup test.
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New Zealand Weather: Severe Weather Warnings Issued as Frontal System Moves Up Country
MetService issues severe weather forecasts for strong winds and heavy rain, particularly in Canterbury. A cool southwest change will affect the country, bringing yoyoing temperatures and a chance to view a blood moon.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds. Orange-level warnings are in place for multiple regions, with potential for flooding and hazardous driving conditions. Residents are urged to stay updated.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand braces for heavy rain and strong winds as MetService issues a severe weather warning. Several regions are under alert with potential flooding and hazardous conditions expected.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds across many regions. Orange-level warnings are in place, with potential for flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
MetService issues severe weather warning for New Zealand, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds. Orange-level warnings in place for multiple regions, with potential for flooding and hazardous conditions. Residents advised to stay updated and prepare.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand faces severe weather with heavy rain, strong winds, and potential heavy snow. Orange level warnings are in place for several regions, with significant rainfall expected. Residents should prepare for flooding and difficult conditions.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for severe weather, with heavy rain and strong winds expected across central and northern regions, and heavy snow in parts of the South Island. Orange level warnings are in place.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
A large low over the Tasman Sea brings heavy rain and strong winds to central and northern New Zealand from Thursday onwards. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings are in force.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected in New Zealand
New Zealand is under a severe weather warning with heavy rain forecast for the North and upper South Island. Snow is expected in Otago and Southland. Orange level warnings are in place for several regions.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for central and southern New Zealand, forecasting heavy rain and strong gales. Orange-level warnings are in place for several regions, with potential for upgrades.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Threaten New Zealand
New Zealand faces severe weather as an active front brings heavy rain and strong gales to central and southern regions, prompting orange-level warnings and watches.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for central and southern New Zealand, with heavy rain and gales expected. Residents are advised to prepare for flooding and difficult driving conditions. An update will be issued by 9:00pm Wed 25 Jun.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast Across New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand, forecasting heavy rain, gales, and potential heavy snow. Orange-level warnings are in place for many regions, with strong wind warnings also issued.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast Across New Zealand
New Zealand is bracing for severe weather as a low-pressure system brings heavy rain and gales. Orange Warnings are in place for multiple regions, with potential for flooding and hazardous driving conditions. MetService advises caution.
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Gales Forecast for New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand, forecasting heavy rain and gales. Orange Heavy Rain Warnings are in effect for multiple regions, with potential for flooding and hazardous driving conditions. People are advised to stay updated.
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