Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Details

Persistent rain, with heavy falls and possible thunderstorms, sets in during Monday afternoon and evening, starting in the south and spreading north. Expect 80 to 120 mm to accumulate, but 150 to 250 mm about the ranges and coastal hills. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h, but 25 to 40 mm/h possible in localised places from Monday evening. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Moderate. Changes: Note, the period has been delayed by 4 hours from previous warning.