Otago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought in
Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.
Dunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.
Officials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.
‘I’ve got an autistic son who didn’t want to get out of the car.'
Extreme weather hits the South Island, data shows decrease in retail spending and Land Search and Rescue asks for help. Video / NZ Herald / George Heard
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
It is the first red warning issued for Otago since MetService started the system in 2019.
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
One person described their actions as “Disappointing but not at all surprising”.
Adventurous Dunedin kayakers have taken to the rising water of the Leith River as the region prepares for a heavy dump of rain. Video / Jared Greenwood
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MetService issued a swathe of alerts for the South and North Islands.
Snowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: October 1st - 3rd. Video / Metservice
Auckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.
Alerts issued ahead of wet weather expected on Wednesday and Thursday.
A weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.
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MetService forecasts a warm start to the school holidays in Hawke’s Bay with clear skies.
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Temperatures are also due to plunge by 15C; bad weather will move north on Friday.
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Multiple wind and rain watches and warnings are in force.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
MetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Monday 23rd September
Rainy fronts are set to sweep over NZ this week, with gale-strength winds possible.
From 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.
MetService National Weather: September 20th - September 22nd Video / MetService
Auckland expects a fine weekend and most of NZ enjoys dry skies during sunlight hours.