Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Heavy Rain Warning - Red
Period: 31hrs from 8pm Mon, 6 Jul - 3am Wed, 8 Jul
Area: Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer and southeast of the Awatere Valley, including the Kaikoura ranges
Forecast: Expect a further 250 to 350 mm and possibly up to 400 mm. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h likely from tonight until Tuesday afternoon, especially about the ranges. During this period, coastal locations may receive 80 to 120 mm of rain. Freezing level about 1600 metres and snow likely above 1200 metres.
Impact: Threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips. Conditions will disrupt travel, make some roads impassable, and isolate communities.
Action: Do not enter floodwaters and avoid travel. Act quickly to self-evacuate if you see rising water. Be ready for power and communications outages.
Music : Sopranos "Woke up this morning"
Assistants : Cayleb Clayton and Chino
Heavy Rain Warning - Red
Period: 31hrs from 8pm Mon, 6 Jul - 3am Wed, 8 Jul
Area: Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer and southeast of the Awatere Valley, including the Kaikoura ranges
Forecast: Expect a further 250 to 350 mm and possibly up to 400 mm. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h likely from tonight until Tuesday afternoon, especially about the ranges. During this period, coastal locations may receive 80 to 120 mm of rain. Freezing level about 1600 metres and snow likely above 1200 metres.
Impact: Threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips. Conditions will disrupt travel, make some roads impassable, and isolate communities.
Action: Do not enter floodwaters and avoid travel. Act quickly to self-evacuate if you see rising water. Be ready for power and communications outages.
Music : Sopranos "Woke up this morning"
Assistants : Cayleb Clayton and Chino
