What: Orange heavy rain warning
Where: BOP Eastern ranges, Ranges (east of SH2)
When: 8pm tonight (Saturday) to 9am tomorrow
MetService New Zealand is expecting between 90 and 130 mm overnight, so please plan your travel with care.
MetService Severe Weather Warnings for Bay Of Plenty and Rotorua
Situation
An active trough of low pressure moves eastwards across the country this weekend, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to many areas of the North Island and the South Island. In addition, heavy snow is possible for inland parts of northern Canterbury and Marlborough on Sunday, and then the lower South Island on Monday. People are advised to keep up to date in case further areas are added or upgraded.
Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Area: Ranges of eastern Bay of Plenty east of SH2, also far northwest ranges of Tairawhiti/Gisborne
Period: 13hrs from 8:00pm Sat to 9:00am Sun
Forecast: A period of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms. Expect 90 to 130 mm of rain, with peak intensities of 15 to 20 mm/h overnight tonight.
Note, additional brief periods of heavy rain are possible from Sunday afternoon through to Monday morning, but these look less likely to reach warning criteria.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.