Severe Weather Warnings and Watches

Issued by MetService at 10:25am Saturday 29 Nov 2025

Heavy rain and strong winds affect parts of central and southern New Zealand during Sunday

A deep low crosses the lower South Island during Sunday, bringing a period of heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country.

Warnings and watches for heavy rain and strong winds are in force.

People are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts.

Note: Reissued due to a graphics problem.

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Area: Fiordland south of Dusky Sound

Period: 15hrs from 6:00am Sunday 30 Nov 2025 to 9:00pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025

Forecast: Expect 100 to 120 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Sunday afternoon.
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.

Heavy Rain Watch - Yellow

Area: Ranges of Tasman west of Motueka and Buller north of Karamea

Period: 8hrs from 11:00am Sunday 30 Nov 2025 to 7:00pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms possible, and amounts may approach warning criteria.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: Headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and Rivers

Period: 8hrs from 10:00am Sunday 30 Nov 2025 to 6:00pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain with thunderstorms possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria within 10 km east of the main divide.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: Ranges of Westland

Period: 8hrs from 10:00am Sunday 30 Nov 2025 to 6:00pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, with thunderstorms possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Strong Wind Watch - Yellow

Area: Canterbury High Country north of Twizel, and Canterbury Plains towards the foothills

Period: 11hrs from 1:00pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025 to 12:00am Monday 1 Dec 2025

Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: Southland south of Lumsden, Clutha and Dunedin

Period: 7hrs from 5:00pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025 to 12:00am Monday 1 Dec 2025

Forecast: Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: Wellington

Period: 7hrs from 2:00pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025 to 9:00pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025

Forecast: Northerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

An update for severe weather will be issued by: 9:00pm Saturday 29 Nov 2025

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