Rain, high winds and a drop in temperatures are forecast for the middle of the country today and campers and trampers are urged to keep an eye on rising streams and rivers.
The MetService is forecasting a cold front to make its way across southern North Island areas this afternoon.
In the Tararua Range, north of Wellington, rain was expected to become heavy from this morning. In the 16 hours from 2am to 6pm, 150 to 200mm of rain was expected, with the heaviest falls on western slopes.
Rainfall rates may reach 20 to 30mm per hour during the morning.
People in these areas should watch for rapidly rising streams and rivers, said forecaster Oliver Druce.
Westerly gales were likely to develop east of the main ranges from Havelock North to Eketahuna this evening and continue into tomorrow morning. There was a chance these gales may become severe early tomorrow.
The Paparoa Range in the South Island experienced rain overnight, however, rain should ease in South Island areas by midday today and ease in the Tararuas by early this evening.
- NZPA
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