Moderate Heavy Rain ● Closed
Heavy Rain Warning - Orange — The Grey and Buller Districts and Nelson Lakes, New Zealand
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Expect 140 to 200 mm of rain about the ranges, and 60 to 90 mm of rain elsewhere. Peak intensities of 15 to 25 mm/h Sunday afternoon and evening. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal. Changes: Watch for Nelson Lakes upgraded to an Orange Warning.
Measurements
| Coordinates | -42.1989, 172.3039 |
|---|---|
| Region | The Grey and Buller Districts and Nelson Lakes |
| Location Precision | polygon |
| Issuing Authority | New Zealand — nz-nms-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-09-07T03:00:00+12:00 |
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