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    Home > Weather > Severe Weather

    NZ Severe Weather Warnings



    Strong Wind Warning - Orange for Tararua issued at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Area: The Tararua District, Wairarapa and Wellington
    Valid: 7:00am Sunday to 3:00pm Sunday
    Severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
    Note, winds easing from the south overnight tonight.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Strong Wind Warning - Orange for Wairarapa issued at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Area: The Tararua District, Wairarapa and Wellington
    Valid: 7:00am Sunday to 3:00pm Sunday
    Severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
    Note, winds easing from the south overnight tonight.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Strong Wind Warning - Orange for Wellington issued at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Area: The Tararua District, Wairarapa and Wellington
    Valid: 7:00am Sunday to 3:00pm Sunday
    Severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
    Note, winds easing from the south overnight tonight.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Buller issued at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Area: The ranges of the Grey and Buller districts
    Valid: 7:00am Sunday to 1:00pm Sunday
    Expect 30 to 60 mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 20 to 25 mm/h expected, with possible thunderstorms.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Grey issued at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Area: The ranges of the Grey and Buller districts
    Valid: 7:00am Sunday to 1:00pm Sunday
    Expect 30 to 60 mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 20 to 25 mm/h expected, with possible thunderstorms.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Strong Wind Warning for Marlborough - Orange
    Strong Wind Warning for Marlborough has been cancelled at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Heavy Rain Warning for Westland - Orange
    Heavy Rain Warning for Westland has been cancelled at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Strong Wind Warning for Canterbury Plains - Orange
    Strong Wind Warning for Canterbury Plains, Canterbury High Country has been cancelled at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Strong Wind Warning for Canterbury High Country - Orange
    Strong Wind Warning for Canterbury Plains, Canterbury High Country has been cancelled at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026
    Heavy Rain Warning for Canterbury High Country - Orange
    Heavy Rain Warning for Canterbury High Country has been cancelled at 8:20pm Sunday, 11th January 2026


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