Heavy rain watch for Buller and Tararua
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Buller and Tararua.
Area: Tararua Range
Valid: 6 hours from 7:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: A brief period of heavy northwesterly rain is expected during this time and rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.
Area: Buller and Westland
Valid: 9 hours from 6:00pm Monday to 3:00am Tuesday
Forecast: A period of heavy northerly rain is expected during this time, with possible thunderstorms, and rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria.
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64.4% Yes
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