Good Afternoon

We have Orange Heavy Rain Warnings across all three Districts

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: Westland District
Period: 27hrs from 10:00am Sun to 1:00pm Mon
Forecast: Expect 300 to 400 mm of rain about the ranges, and 100 to 150 mm nearer the coast. Peak rates of 30 to 40 mm/h expected Monday morning about the ranges. Freezing level about 3200 metres.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: Ranges of the Grey District
Period: 18hrs from 9:00pm Sun to 3:00pm Mon
Forecast: Expect 100 to 130 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Monday morning.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: Ranges of the Buller District
Period: 17hrs from 1:00am Mon to 6:00pm Mon
Forecast: Expect 100 to 150 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Monday morning and afternoon.
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.

Issued: 10:31am Sat 14 November
Next Update: 9:00pm Sat 14 November

https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

Morning all
A wet start to the first week of November for parts of Westland.
See the latest below from MetService issued at 9.05am this morning.

Heavy rain and northwest gales for parts of the South Island
An active front moves across much of the South Island overnight tonight and during Monday, bringing heavy rain to the west and northwest gales to parts of the south and east.

Please stay up to date with the latest forecasts.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: The ranges of the Westland District
Period: 22hrs from 4am Mon, 2 Nov - 2am Tue, 3 Nov
Forecast: Expect 250 to 300 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Monday morning and afternoon. Note, rain easing from the south late Monday afternoon and evening. 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.

Good morning, West Coast.
We now have Orange Heavy Rain Warnings across all three Districts
It a fast-moving system but please remember
• Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
• Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions are possible.
Action:
Clear your drains and gutters now to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas where possible and drive with caution.
Stay safe and keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts and warnings. https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home

Good morning, West Coast.
Our lovely weather is coming to an end, with severe weather expected to arrive on Monday and Tuesday.
Please take care and remember:
• Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
• Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions are possible.
Action:
Clear your drains and gutters now to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas where possible and drive with caution.
Stay safe and keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home