WARNING
Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
rain Severity: Moderate
Areas: Eastern ranges of Horowhenua, Manawatu, and Taihape, also the ranges of the Tararua District and Hawke's Bay
Expect 100 to 150 mm of rain (possibly more in localised areas) mainly from Ruahine Range northwards. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h expected during Thursday about the Hawke's Bay ranges. Note, heavy rain in northern Hawke's Bay may continue into Friday morning and the validity of this warning could be extended. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low.
WARNING
Strong Wind Warning - Orange
wind Severity: Moderate
Areas: Taranaki, Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and the Kapiti Coast
Severe gale south to southeast winds gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal. Changes: Upgraded to Orange Warning.
WARNING
Road Snowfall Warning
snow Severity: Moderate
Areas: Lewis Pass (SH7)
Snow showers expected to lower to 600 metres Wednesday night and into Thursday. Accumulations of 1 to 3 cm are possible above 800 metres and lesser amounts down to 600 metres.
WARNING
Road Snowfall Warning
snow Severity: Moderate
Areas: Porters Pass (SH73)
Snow showers expected down to 600 metres. 8 to 12 cm could accumulate about the summit with lesser amounts down to 600 metres.
WATCH
Strong Wind Watch
wind Severity: Minor
Areas: Taupo south of the Lake, and southern Taumarunui
Southeast winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
WATCH
Strong Wind Watch
wind Severity: Minor
Areas: Coastal areas of Hawke's Bay
Southerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
WATCH
Heavy Rain Watch
rain Severity: Minor
Areas: Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer and southeast of the Awatere Valley, including the Kaikoura ranges
Periods of rain which may be heavy at times. Snow level lowering to 900 metres by midnight tonight, to 800 metres tomorrow morning and to 500 metres tomorrow afternoon. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.