Tag: weather_warning
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South Island Braces for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds This Weekend
New Zealand's South Island is bracing for a wet and windy Saturday as a low-pressure system approaches, while the North Island anticipates rain on Sunday. MetService has issued Yellow Heavy Rain Watches for the ranges of Tasman northwest of Motueka,…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:12 am on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, indicates a minimal risk of severe weather for most of New Zealand on Friday, May 16, 2025. However, the outlook anticipates potential weather developments over…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for North Island
A humid northerly flow is expected to bring potential heavy rainfall to the central and upper North Island, as well as the northwest Tasman District and the Richmond and Bryant Ranges, according to MetService. The weather outlook, issued at 10:11am…
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Severe Weather Continues to Impact Aotearoa New Zealand
Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing severe weather, with MetService forecasting continued wet weather and strong winds. Updated warnings and watches indicate that Canterbury and eastern Marlborough will face the heaviest rainfall, while the lower North Island will endure the strongest…
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Severe Weather Warning: Red Alert for Wellington as Gales Threaten
A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of New Zealand, with Wellington facing a RED wind warning. A deep low east of central New Zealand is expected to bring significant rain and severe southerly gales to central regions.…
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Bridge Closed on State Highway 29 Due to Fallen Tree
A bridge on State Highway 29 east of Te Poi is closed after a tree fell on it. The road will be closed for at least four hours for a structural assessment. High winds are affecting the Coromandel, and police…
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