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 NZ Severe Weather WarningsHeavy Rain Warning - Orange for Westland issued at 9:39am Sunday, 14th December 2025 Area: Ranges of the Westland District Valid: 8:00pm Sunday to 2:00pm Monday Expect 160 to 200 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected during Monday afternoon and evening. Note, heavy rain spreading north during Monday late morning and afternoon, then easing from the south overnight. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning. Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Fiordland issued at 9:39am Sunday, 14th December 2025 Area: Fiordland about and north of Doubtful Sound Valid: 5:00pm Sunday to 3:00am Monday Expect 100 to 150 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning. Strong Wind Warning - Orange for Fiordland issued at 9:39am Sunday, 14th December 2025 Area: Fiordland Valid: 3:00pm Sunday to 1:00am Monday Severe gale north to northwest gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning. Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Canterbury High Country issued at 9:39am Sunday, 14th December 2025 Area: The headwaters of Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthurs Pass Valid: 2:00am Monday to 2:00pm Monday Expect 140 to 180 mm of rain about the main divide, and 80 to 120 mm within 20 km farther east. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h about the divide. Freezing level about 3000 m. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning. Strong Wind Warning - Orange for Canterbury High Country issued at 9:39am Sunday, 14th December 2025 Area: Canterbury High Country Valid: 8:00pm Sunday to 2:00pm Monday Severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Note, winds easing from the south from Monday evening. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning. Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Southern Lakes issued at 9:39am Sunday, 14th December 2025 Area: The headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers Valid: 9:00pm Sunday to 6:00am Monday Expect 120 to 160 mm of rain about the main divide, and 70 to 100 mm within 20 km farther east. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected about the divide. Freezing level about 3000 m. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning. Article © 2025 NZCity, Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government |
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