Moderate Heavy Rain ● Closed

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange — The Tararua Range, New Zealand

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Expect a further 80 to 120 mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 15 to 20 mm/h expected until early Monday morning. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal.

Measurements

Coordinates-40.6649, 175.5113
RegionThe Tararua Range
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityNew Zealand — nz-nms-en
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-09-07T15:00:00+12:00

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