Heavy Rain Warning - Red
Details
Expect 70 to 100 mm about the eastern hills and Hutt Valley and lesser amounts elsewhere. These amounts are in addition to the rain that has already fallen. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h possible until tomorrow morning. Impact: Threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips. Conditions will disrupt travel, make some roads impassable, and isolate communities.
Recommendations
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.