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Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: The eastern hills of Wellington, also Wairarapa, Tararua District and the Tararua Range
Period: 28 hours from 3:00pm Sun 15 Feb to 7:00pm Mon 16 Feb
Forecast: Expect 140 to 180 mm of rain, especially about eastern Wairarapa and the Tararua Range. Intensities of 20 to 25 mm per hour about the hills and ranges, especially overnight Sunday to Monday.
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.
Strong Wind Warning - Orange
Area: Wellington, and eastern Marlborough north of Clarence
Period: 21 hours from 6:00pm Sun 15 Feb to 3:00pm Mon 16 Feb
Forecast: Severe gale south to southwesterlies with damaging gusts of 130 km/h in exposed places.
Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.
Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Wellington away from the eastern hills
Period: 22 hours from 7:00pm Sun 15 Feb to 5:00pm Mon 16 Feb
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Note, the eastern hills of Wellington has been upgraded to an Orange Warning.
High chance of upgrading to a 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. |
High tide is about 4pm Sunday, 4:30am Monday - 
