SEVERE WEATHER WARNING.
ISSUED BY MetService AT 8:03pm 27-May-2012
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST IN: Canterbury, Fiordland, Westland,
Otago, Wairarapa, Wellington, Marlborough, Bay Of Plenty Rotorua
HEAVY RAIN FOR EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY. SEVERE GALES FOR INLAND
CANTERBURY EASING.
The front that brought heavy rain to the South Island west coast and
Alps today is expected to move eastwards across the North Island
tonight and Monday. The heavy rain and severe gale warnings across
much of the South Island and lower North Island are now lifted, with
the exception of severe gales for inland Canterbury which persist
through to late tonight (Sunday). Winds of this strength can damage
trees, powerlines, unsecure structures, and make driving conditions
hazardous.
In addition, as the front moves across the North Island it should
bring a burst of heavy rain to central areas as detailed in the
Severe Weather Watch. The heaviest falls are expected in the eastern
Bay of Plenty ranges, where 120mm of rain is likely during Monday.
People are advised rivers and streams may rise rapidly and slips are
possible.
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING
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AREA/S AFFECTED: THE EASTERN RANGES OF BAY OF PLENTY
FORECAST:
Rain is expected to become heavy Monday morning. In the 18 hours from
2am to 8pm Monday, expect 80 to 120mm of rain. Peak intensities of 10
to 15mm late Monday morning and afternoon.
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STRONG WIND WARNING
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AREA/S AFFECTED: INLAND CANTERBURY
FORECAST:
Northwest gales with severe gale gusts of 120 km/h, especially about
the High Country and foothills, are expected to ease tonight
(Sunday).
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WARNINGS NO LONGER IN FORCE
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HEAVY RAIN WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED FOR: FIORDLAND NORTH OF DOUBTFUL
SOUND
Heavy rain has now eased.
HEAVY RAIN WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED FOR: THE RANGES OF WESTLAND
SOUTH OF OTIRA
Persistent heavy rain has now eased, however bursts of thundery rain
are expected through to Monday afternoon.
HEAVY RAIN WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED FOR: THE CANTERBURY HEADWATERS
FROM ABOUT THE WAIMAKARIRI RIVER SOUTHWARDS
Heavy rain has now eased.
STRONG WIND WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED FOR: INLAND OTAGO
Severe gales have now eased.
STRONG WIND WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED FOR: THE MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS,
WELLINGTON AND WAIRARAPA SOUTH OF MASTERTON
Northwest gales are expected through to about midnight Sunday, but
are no longer expected to be severe.
NEXT SEVERE WEATHER WARNING WILL BE ISSUED AT OR BEFORE
9:00am Monday 28-May-2012
Forecast prepared by: Heath Gullery
For further information after 9pm Sunday 27th May contact Duty
Forecaster Mads Naeraa
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