MetService is forecasting heavy rain for the west of the South Island and Mount Taranaki, and severe gale northwesterlies about central New Zealand on Sunday.
"A front is expected to move northwards over the country during Sunday," says a MetService spokesperson."This is expected to bring heavy rain to the west of the South Island and Mount Taranaki, and gale northwesterlies to some central areas of New Zealand. Warnings and Watches have been issued."
After the recent poor weather and downpours this week, the Mountain Safety Council is asking people to consider the forecast before going on tracks.
Chief executive Mike Daisley says if people still wanted to trek outdoors, then taking a rain coat and a change of clothes is essential.
"If your trip or track is going to be crossing rivers, or close to them, and this sort of rain is around, [you can] assume the rivers arise and intercede with the track."
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and check if further areas are added.
A Heavy Rain Watch is in place for these regions: Area: Mount Taranaki/Taranaki Maunga Valid: 11 hours from 5:00am Sun 31 Dec to 4:00pm Sun 31 Dec Forecast: A period of heavy rain with thunderstorms possible. Rainfall accumulations may approach short-duration warning amounts, especially near the summit. Area: Ranges of the Buller and Grey Districts from about Granity southwards Valid: 12 hours from 1:00am Sun 31 Dec to 1:00pm Sun 31 Dec Forecast: A period of heavy rain and accumulations may approach short-duration warning amounts. Thunderstorms possible. Area: Fiordland and the Westland ranges south of the Glaciers Valid: 11 hours from 10:00pm Sat 30 Dec to 9:00am Sun 31 Dec Forecast: A period of heavy rain with thunderstorms possible. Rainfall accumulations may approach short-period warning amounts. Area: Headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers from about the Hurunui River southwards Valid: 12 hours from 11:00pm Sat 30 Dec to 11:00am Sun 31 Dec Forecast: A period of heavy rain and accumulations within 15 km east of the Divide may approach short-period warning criteria.A Strong Wind Warning is in place for these regions:
Area: The Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and Wairarapa south of about Greytown Valid: 9 hours from 7:00am Sun 31 Dec to 4:00pm Sun 31 Dec Forecast: Gale northwest winds are expected with severe gales in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. Area: Inland areas of Marlborough and Canterbury between SH 63 and 73 Valid: 12 hours from 3:00am Sun 31 Dec to 3:00pm Sun 31 Dec Forecast: Gale northwesterlies are expected with severe gales in places with gusts of 120 km/h.Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Monday, January 1 2024
A ridge of high pressure builds over the North Island, though there remains low confidence of warning amounts of rain for the ranges of eastern Bay of Plenty early in the day.Meanwhile, a westerly flow remains over the South Island, with low confidence of severe gale westerlies about Stewart Island and coastal parts of Southland and Clutha during the morning.
Tuesday, January 2 2024 A ridge of high pressure builds over much of the country with minimal risk of severe weather. Wednesday, January 3 2024 A ridge of high pressure lies over much of the country with minimal risk of severe weather. Thursday, January 4 2024 A ridge of high pressure over New Zealand moves away to the east allowing a northerly flow to spread over the country.A front then approaches the southwest of the South Island from the west late in the day, with low confidence of warning amounts of rain for Fiordland and the ranges of Westland.
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