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8 Mar 2026 19:37
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    Home > Weather > Severe Weather

    NZ Severe Weather Warnings



    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Westland issued at 8:00pm Friday, 6th March 2026
    Area: Fiordland and Westland between Doubtful Sound and Haast
    Valid: 7:00am Friday to 5:00am Saturday
    Expect a further 120 to 150 mm of rain. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h this evening and again from about dawn Saturday until mid-afternoon.
    Note, another burst of heavy rain is possible Sunday morning and afternoon.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
    Heavy Rain Warning - Orange for Fiordland issued at 8:00pm Friday, 6th March 2026
    Area: Fiordland and Westland between Doubtful Sound and Haast
    Valid: 7:00am Friday to 5:00am Saturday
    Expect a further 120 to 150 mm of rain. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h this evening and again from about dawn Saturday until mid-afternoon.
    Note, another burst of heavy rain is possible Sunday morning and afternoon.
    Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.


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