{WATCH Event 2013/1.230} SEVERE WEATHER WATCH FOR NORTHLAND, - TopicsExpress



          

{WATCH Event 2013/1.230} SEVERE WEATHER WATCH FOR NORTHLAND, AUCKLAND, COROMANDEL PENINSULA, MARLBOROUGH, CANTERBURY ISSUED BY METSERVICE AT 0841hrs 15-Jun-2013 HEAVY RAIN FOR MANY PARTS OF NEW ZEALAND THIS WEEKEND A large complex low in the Tasman Sea should move slowly towards the South Island during the weekend. A strong moist northeast flow is expected to spread onto New Zealand today and persist through most of Sunday. Rain is forecast for all of New Zealand. Heavy rain warnings have now been issued for Nelson, northern parts of Marlborough, Westland south of Hokitika, Canterbury south of the Rakaia, eastern parts of Otago, and for Bay of Plenty. This watch for heavy rain now covers Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, southern Marlborough, and the remainder of Canterbury north of the Rakaia. During Sunday, an active front should cross northern North Island areas with a period of intense rain. Although not prolonged, this rain in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula may come close to short period warning thresholds. For southern parts of Marlborough, and for Canterbury north of the Rakaia, widespread rain is expected on Sunday, but at this stage forecast rainfalls do not justify a warning and a watch will be maintained. People planning outdoor activities in all these areas are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts, watches and warnings. This Watch will be reviewed by 9pm Saturday Forecast prepared by: Oliver Druce Forecast checked by: Andy Downs (C) Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd 2013
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:11:27 +0000

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