Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Details

Expect a further 30 to 50 mm of rain but 70 to 90 mm about the King Country, central plateau and Taranaki Maunga on top of what has already fallen. Peaks rates of 15 to 25 mm/h in possible thunderstorms, and a low risk of localised downpours of 25 to 40 mm/h this evening and overnight. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low.