Tag: heavy_rain_warning
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for Bay of Plenty and Tasman
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane, including Rotorua, and for Tasman northwest of Motueka. The warnings are in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday. In the Bay of Plenty, 100…
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MetService Issues Red Rain Warning for Northland Amidst Approaching Subtropical Low
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain in eastern Northland, covering the area from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei, effective from 4pm Wednesday, March 25, to 4am Friday, March 27. This warning signifies the potential for extreme weather events…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for Northern North Island
MetService has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for several northern areas of the North Island, anticipating heavy rain, localised downpours, and potential thunderstorms from Monday evening through Tuesday. Northland can expect 90 to 110 mm of rain, with accumulations…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warning for Northland
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for eastern and central Northland, effective from 6:00am to 12:00pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026. A strong and humid southeast flow is expected to bring significant rainfall to the upper North Island. Residents…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain Warnings for South Island and Parts of North Island
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for the northwest of the South Island today, with an active low-pressure system bringing significant rainfall. The Ranges of Tasman District west of Takaka can expect 50 to 70 mm of rain on…
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New Zealand Weather Update: Clear Skies Follow Wet Start
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing a shift from a wet week to clearer skies. Christchurch is already enjoying sunshine, with the North Island expected to see clouds dissipate this afternoon. MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley said, “The trend of morning cloud…
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New Zealand Weather: Wild Winds and Heavy Rain Expected This Week
New Zealand is experiencing a week of classic spring weather, marked by strong winds and heavy rain followed by clearer skies later in the week. Wellington experienced the strongest gusts of the year so far on Sunday morning, reaching up…
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Sweep Across the Country
A frontal band of rain and strong winds is currently sweeping northwards across the South Island and is expected to cross the North Island on Tuesday, bringing with it a strong showery west to southwest wind. Heavy swells, with waves…
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Wild Weather Expected as New Zealand Approaches End of Meteorological Winter
New Zealanders can expect a wild end to meteorological winter, with strong winds, rain, thunderstorms, and snow forecast across the country. MetService has issued several Severe Weather Warnings and Watches for heavy rain and strong winds for Thursday and Friday.…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A north to northeast flow is expected to cover much of New Zealand this weekend, with minimal risk of severe weather on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th. However, the MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a…
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Heavy Rain Warnings in Place for Multiple Regions of New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:22 am on Thursday, July 10, 2025, indicates heavy rain warnings remain in effect for several regions of New Zealand. A front moving east across central New Zealand on Saturday will give…
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New Zealand Hit by Severe Weather: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Snow
New Zealand is experiencing a barrage of severe weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and potential thunderstorms hitting the North Island, while the South Island faces a heavy snow watch. The wild weather is expected to last from Thursday, July…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand
Central and northern New Zealand are bracing for heavy rain and strong winds, with warnings and watches in effect from Thursday onwards. A large low over the Tasman Sea is the cause, bringing with it a series of fronts. MetService…
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Severe Weather Warning: Heavy Rain for Bay of Plenty, Gales for Northland
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService at 8:36pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, for heavy rain in the Bay of Plenty and northwest gales in Northland. A front is moving eastwards across New Zealand tonight and early…
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New Zealand Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast to sweep across New Zealand, prompting MetService to issue a series of weather warnings and watches. The South Island is already experiencing heavy rain, which is expected to persist through today and tomorrow, particularly…
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