Tag: red_warning
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Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Severe Winds and Heavy Rain
Cyclone Vaianu is expected to impact New Zealand this weekend, bringing a combination of damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, and coastal inundation. A Red Strong Wind Warning has been issued for Coromandel and Great Barrier Island on Sunday, with forecasts…
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Red Weather Warning Issued for Northland as Severe Rain and Wind Batter New Zealand
New Zealand is experiencing severe weather conditions, with a Red Heavy Rain Warning in effect for eastern Northland until Friday morning. Over 200mm of rain has already fallen in parts of the region in the last 24 hours, leading to…
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New Zealand Braces for Continued Severe Weather with Red Warnings in Place
New Zealand is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, with heavy rain and strong winds continuing to affect the country. A Red Heavy Rain Warning remains in effect for eastern Northland until the early hours of Friday morning, March 27, 2026.…
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MetService Issues Red Warnings for Extreme Rainfall in North Island
MetService has issued Red Warnings for significant rainfall across parts of the North Island, signaling the potential for extreme weather impacts. The alerts cover Northland, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, and northern Tairāwhiti Gisborne, effective from Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Red…
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Red Weather Warnings Issued for Canterbury and Wellington
MetService has escalated Severe Weather Warnings to Red Warnings for Canterbury, including Christchurch, Wellington, and South Wairarapa, effective Wednesday, October 22nd, through Thursday, October 23rd. The warnings, issued at 9:59 am, are for damaging winds and were made in consultation…
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Red Warning Issued for Damaging Winds in Canterbury High Country
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Damaging Winds in the Canterbury High Country, effective from 10pm Saturday to 3pm Sunday. This escalation, made in consultation with the Canterbury Regional Council, is due to an active front bringing very strong…
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Red Warning Issued for Heavy Rain in Tasman District
The MetService has issued a Red Warning for Heavy Rain for the Tasman District, in consultation with the Tasman District Council. The warning, issued at 9:59 am today, is valid until 11 pm tonight and covers the Tasman District about…
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Red Wind Warning Issued for Wellington
MetService has issued a Red Warning for Winds in Wellington, effective from 10 a.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. Friday, marking the first such warning for the region. Red Warnings are reserved for the most extreme weather events, anticipating significant disruption.…
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