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Significant heavy rain and snow for parts of the South Island A complex low and frontal system become slow moving over the South Island on Wednesday, bringing a prolonged period of heavy rain which should turn to heavy snow about inland parts of Otago and South Canterbury Wednesday afternoon.
A Rain Warning for Westland is now in force, with Watches also for rain and snow.
People are urged to stay up to date with forecasts, in case part of these Watches are upgraded to a full Warning.

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Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Area: Westland

Period: 48hrs from noon Wed, 26 Aug - noon Fri, 28 Aug

Forecast: Expect 400 to 500 mm of rain about the ranges, and 150 to 200 mm nearer the coast.
Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, then again Thursday evening and Friday morning about the ranges.
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.

Issued: 9:54am Tue, 25 Aug
Next update: 9pm Tue, 25 Aug
Action advice supplied by the National Emergency Management Agency.


Watch courtesy of the Metservice