Severe Weather Warnings and Watches

Issued by MetService at 7:57pm Saturday 13 Jun 2026

A front, preceded by a strong and moist northwest flow, is forecast to move onto southern New Zealand Sunday evening, then move northwards over the remainder of the South Island during Monday.

People are advised to keep up to date with forecasts.

Heavy Rain Watch - Yellow

Area: Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound

Period: 11hrs from 11:00am Sunday 14 Jun 2026 to 10:00pm Sunday 14 Jun 2026

Forecast: A period of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: The ranges of Westland

Period: 17hrs from 2:00pm Sunday 14 Jun 2026 to 7:00am Monday 15 Jun 2026

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

Strong Wind Watch - Yellow

Area: Canterbury High Country and Plains near the foothills

Period: 18hrs from 12:00pm Sunday 14 Jun 2026 to 6:00am Monday 15 Jun 2026

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

An update for severe weather will be issued by: 10:00am Sunday 14 Jun 2026

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