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    Home > Weather > Severe Weather

    NZ Severe Weather Warnings



    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Westland issued at 8:00pm Monday, 15th December 2025
    Area: Ranges of the Westland District
    Valid: 7:00am Monday to 1:00pm Monday
    Expect a further 60 to 80 mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h this evening.
    Note, heavy rain easing from the south tonight.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Canterbury High Country issued at 8:00pm Monday, 15th December 2025
    Area: The headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass
    Valid: 7:00am Monday to 1:00pm Monday
    Expect a further 60 to 80 mm about the main divide on top of what has already fallen, and 40 to 60 mm within 20 km farther east. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h about the main divide. Freezing level 3000 metres.
    Note, heavy rain easing from the south tonight.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Strong Wind Warning - Orange for Canterbury High Country issued at 8:00pm Monday, 15th December 2025
    Area: Canterbury High Country
    Valid: 7:00am Monday to 11:00am Monday
    Severe gale northwest winds gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
    Note, winds easing from the south this evening.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning for Southern Lakes - Orange
    Heavy Rain Warning for Southern Lakes has been cancelled at 8:00pm Monday, 15th December 2025
    Heavy Rain Warning for Fiordland - Orange
    Heavy Rain Warning for Fiordland has been cancelled at 8:00pm Monday, 15th December 2025
    Strong Wind Warning for Fiordland - Orange
    Strong Wind Warning for Fiordland has been cancelled at 8:00pm Monday, 15th December 2025


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