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Settled Weather Into Weekend Before Tasman Low Brings Rain, Mid-Twenties for South Island
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk nationwide through Tuesday 13 October, with Christchurch and Ashburton expected to reach 24C.
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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Across New Zealand Through Sunday
MetService's severe weather outlook shows minimal risk nationwide from Thursday to Sunday, with a ridge over the South Island and a weakening trough approaching from the west.
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MetService Outlook: Low Confidence of Severe Gales in Clutha and Dunedin
MetService's severe weather outlook flags low confidence of severe southwest gales for Clutha and Dunedin on Monday and Tuesday, with rain warnings possible in Fiordland by Thursday.
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MetService: Low Confidence of Warning-Level Rain in Buller, Snow Possible for Upper South Island High Country
MetService's severe weather outlook flags a low chance rainfall reaches warning criteria in Buller on Thursday, with significant snow possible about the upper South Island high country in the morning.
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MetService Warns of Heavy Rain, Snow Risk for Southern New Zealand
MetService sees moderate confidence rainfall will hit warning criteria in Fiordland midweek, with snow possibly affecting higher southern roads and significant snow in the South Island high country.
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Watch for Ruahine Range, Lifts Other Warnings
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the Ruahine Range today due to a complex low-pressure system. Other severe weather warnings for the Tararua Range, Buller District, and Nelson Lakes have been lifted as conditions improve.
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MetService Issues Severe Gale Warning for Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for northwest gales in the Canterbury High Country on Saturday, September 5, 2026. This comes as previous heavy rain and strong wind warnings for Tararua Range, Wellington, and Wairarapa have been lifted.
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Auckland Harbour Bridge Braces for Strong Winds Friday
NZTA Waka Kotahi warns motorists of strong winds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this Friday, September 4. Gusts up to 80 km/h are expected between midday and 4pm, urging drivers to exercise caution and check for updates.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for Buller and Central New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain in the Buller district, expecting 20-40mm, and possible severe northwest gales for central New Zealand today. Residents should prepare for flooding and difficult driving conditions.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain and snow from Wednesday to Friday. Westland, Grey, Buller, Canterbury, and Otago regions face risks of flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
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MetService Lifts Heavy Rain Warning for Northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti
MetService has lifted its heavy rain warning for northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti, north of Tolaga Bay, as severe weather eased. However, further rain is anticipated Friday night and Saturday, urging residents to stay vigilant.
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Police Warn of Slippery Conditions on Transmission Gully
New Zealand Police issued a warning about slippery conditions on Transmission Gully due to cold, wet weather. Motorists are advised to avoid non-essential travel or drive slowly and allow extra time.
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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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Red Rain Warning Extended for Marlborough and Upper Canterbury Amid Severe Flooding Risks
MetService extends a Red Warning for heavy rain in eastern Marlborough and upper Canterbury until Wednesday, with significant flooding, slips, and road closures expected across the upper South Island.
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MetService Issues Red Warning for Heavy Rain in Coastal Dunedin and Clutha
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the South Island, upgrading coastal Dunedin and Clutha to a Red Warning for heavy rain. Expect significant flooding, slips, and travel disruption, alongside heavy snow and severe gales in other regions.
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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 Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island
MetService has issued Orange Warnings for heavy rain, snow, and severe gales across parts of New Zealand's South Island, including Otago and Southland, from Sunday into Monday, urging caution and preparedness.
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South Island Braces for Severe Rain and Gales
MetService has issued Orange Severe Weather Warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain in Westland, Fiordland, Canterbury, and Otago, alongside strong gales for the Canterbury High Country, bringing risks of flooding and damage.
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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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Police Urge Caution on Lower North Island Roads Amid Severe Weather
New Zealand Police advise motorists in the lower North Island to drive carefully due to severe wind, rain, debris, and flooding. Inspector Mark Oliver urges safe speeds, increased following distances, and avoiding unnecessary travel in affected areas like Hutt Valley…
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New Zealand Braces for Roaring Southerly, Heavy Rain, and Snow
MetService issues widespread weather warnings for New Zealand, including an Orange Strong Wind Warning for Wellington and Marlborough, heavy rain, and snow, as a deep low-pressure system brings hazardous conditions through the weekend.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts potential heavy rain warnings for New Zealand from June 4-7, 2026. Moderate confidence for Westland ranges and Taranaki Maunga, with risks diminishing by Sunday.
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MetService Lifts All Severe Weather Warnings for South Island
MetService has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for New Zealand's South Island. Rain and strong northwest winds are now easing, bringing an end to the heavy rain warning for Westland ranges.
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Across New Zealand
MetService has issued multiple severe weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across central and southern New Zealand, with up to 600mm of rain expected in Westland and wind gusts reaching 140km/h in exposed areas.
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MetService Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warnings for South Island
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the north and west of New Zealand's South Island, forecasting up to 400 millimetres of rain, potential flooding, and severe gales through Saturday.
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MetService Issues Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Western South Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the ranges of the Westland District, forecasting up to 250 millimetres of rain. Residents are advised to clear drains and prepare for potential flooding and hazardous driving conditions.
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Severe Weather Warning Issued for North and South Islands
MetService issues Red and Orange warnings for heavy rain and severe gales across eastern, central, and southern North Island, Marlborough, North Canterbury, and Chatham Islands. Worst conditions expected overnight Sunday.
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Heavy Rain Forecast for North Island
MetService issues Heavy Rain Watches for Great Barrier Island, Coromandel Peninsula, and northern Gisborne/Tairawhiti due to a humid southeast flow.
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's South Island
A front is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the South Island, with warnings issued for Fiordland. The risk extends to other regions, including Southland, Otago, and Canterbury.
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Severe Weather Expected to Hit New Zealand's North Island
A large low-pressure system is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of New Zealand, particularly the North Island, prompting weather warnings for several regions.
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