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 NZ Severe Weather WarningsSEVERE WEATHER WARNING Issued by MetService at 8:22 pm Thursday 20-Feb-2020 A period of heavy rain for the South Island West Coast, and also northerly gales for Fiordland A front, preceded by strong to gale northerly winds, is forecast to move onto the lower South Island tonight (Thursday) and then move east across the Island on Friday bringing a period of heavy rain to the western areas. The heaviest rain is expected about the ranges of Westland south of Otira, where a Heavy Rain Warning is currently in force. A Heavy Rain Watch is also in force for remainder of the South Island West Coast including the headwaters of Canterbury Lakes and Rivers. In addition, a Strong Wind Watch is in force for Fiordland. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case any changes are made. =========================== HEAVY RAIN WARNING - ORANGE =========================== Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. Area: Westland south of Otira Valid: 12 hours from 3:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday Forecast: Expect 100 to 180mm of rain to accumulate about the ranges, and 50 to 80mm near the coast. Peak rates of 15 to 25mm/h. An update for severe weather will be issued by: 10:00 am Friday 21-Feb-2020 A service provided through a contract with the Crown (C) Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd 2020 Article © 2020 NZCity, Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government |
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