The western South Island is forecast to receive heavy rain from late Monday. Below are 3⃣ rainfall scenarios. Left: Lower end outcome Middle: Middle of the road outcome Right: Higher end outcome We'll need to watch for the prospect of impacts such as flooding and slips. Especially if the middle or higher end scenarios occur. Stay up-to-date with any warnings from MetService New Zealand. ~Chris | NIWA Weather

264K views · 429 reactions | This animation shows forecast wind gusts on Wednesday and Thursday. While Wednesday will be gusty, it won't be as bad as what we saw on Tuesday. HOWEVER Strong low pressure will likely bring damaging winds () to the South Island and lower North Island on Thursday, and these winds will have a realistic chance to be even stronger than what we saw on Tuesday.  https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home | NIWA Weather | Facebook

134K views · 342 reactions | Low pressure  is forecast to form near Vanuatu & move into the northern Tasman Sea by later Wednesday. Rain & wind will increase and spread from north to south on Wednesday. If you live or have travel plans across the upper half of the North Island from mid-week, best to stay on top of the forecast with MetService New Zealand. The weather could get pretty gnarly. | NIWA Weather | Facebook

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6.7K views · 87 reactions | A frontal system moving onto NZ today brings and end to the settled weather. Rain, wind and cold temperatures are on the cards through the weekend. In the Tasman there's a building area of high pressure which looks to drive showery, southwesterly winds our way next week. | MetService New Zealand | Facebook

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💨Updated Severe Weather🌧 Winds continue across the lower South Island today, with a Strong Wind Watch for Southland, Otago, and parts of the Canterbury High Country until 7pm🟡 Saturday sits in the middle as a breather before another system brings heavy rain to Fiordland late, with an Orange HeavyRain Warning from then through to 1am Monday🟠 For full details, head to www.metservice.com/warnings/home | MetService New Zealand

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4.7K views · 62 reactions |  Severe Weather Update    Heavy...