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Heavy rain for western and northern parts of New Zealand, also risk of severe gales about the Canterbury High Country A complex trough moves northeast on to the South Island today, then the North Island during Saturday and early Sunday, bringing a period of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to western and northern areas, also gale force northwesterlies to the Canterbury high country.
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Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Area: Taranaki north of about Etham, also the King Country

Period: 18hrs from 11am Sat, 18 Apr - 5am Sun, 19 Apr

Forecast: Expect 80 to 110mm of rain, likely more about Taranaki Maunga.
Peaks rates of 15 to 25 mm/h in possible thunderstorms.
Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain.
Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Preparedness advice.

Area: Buller and Grey Districts

Period: 18hrs from 5pm Fri, 17 Apr - 11am Sat, 18 Apr

Forecast: Expect 90 to 120 mm of rain to accumulate, especially about the ranges, with lesser amounts elsewhere.
Peak rates of 15 to 30 mm/h in possible thunderstorms Friday night and Saturday morning.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain.
Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Preparedness advice.

Area: Headwaters of the Canterbury Lakes and Rivers

Period: 16hrs from 2pm Fri, 17 Apr - 6am Sat, 18 Apr

Forecast: Expect 120 to 150 mm of rain about the main divide, and 80 to 120 mm within 15 km farther east.
Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm in possible thunderstorms close to the divide.
Rain easing from the south Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Freezing level about 2400 metres.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain.
Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Preparedness advice.

Area: Ranges of the Westland District

Period: 15hrs from noon Fri, 17 Apr - 3am Sat, 18 Apr

Forecast: Expect 120 to 150 mm to accumulate.
Peak rates of 15 to 30 mm in isolated thunderstorms.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.

Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain.
Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Preparedness advice.

Issued: 9:52am Fri, 17 Apr
Next update: 9pm Fri, 17 Apr
Action advice supplied by the National Emergency Management Agency.


Watch courtesy of the Metservice