Live: Red heavy rain warning for Tasman, downpours around the country
MetService says there's been more rain for the flood-damaged Nelson Tasman district overnight, with more to come. Audio
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NZ Herald
3 hours ago
- NZ Herald
Cold snap ends as heavy rain, strong winds forecast for next week
The high cloud in Northland and Auckland is expected to begin lifting today. 'As we get through the day, there may be a few showers on the east coast of Northland. 'Showers down in Fiordland gradually spread north up the West Coast, and they may affect southern areas like Haast,' Lynden said. Cloud will also increase in Central Otago, as well as in Dunedin. 'For the rest of the country, they'll be in for another fine day,' he said. On Sunday, there is a chance of a few showers about the eastern coasts of Northland and potentially down to Auckland. It's much of the same story for the South Island on Sunday, Lynden said. Residents can expect 'cloud and perhaps a few showers along the West Coast of the South Island and maybe some more cloud building for other areas of the South Island, and potentially a few isolated showers about Southland'. This week's freezing temperatures aren't going to last. Photo / Getty Images Coldest morning so far in 2025 A temperature of -7.5C was recorded at Dunedin Airport and an icy -3.9C in Masterton yesterday. According to MetService, yesterday was the coldest morning of 2025 so far for several cities and towns, including Auckland, Napier, Hamilton, and Dunedin. One person from Hastings even said their curtains froze to their windows. Even Aucklanders got frosts in sheltered areas, with temperatures dropping daily this week. Queenstown is set to see a low of 1C, Wellington 9C, and Auckland 11C today. Temperatures set to rise, severe weather to lash NZ Lynden said the country would warm up as northerly winds returned, bringing warmer air. However, it would get wetter and windier. 'As we get into Monday, showers begin to build up on the West Coast, and there will potentially be some heavy falls along the West Coast on Monday evening. 'Then into Tuesday, we're expecting some more widespread heavy rain, with places like the West Coast of the South Island continuing to get heavy rain, but also the Tasman district.' Flooding at George's Truffles, Riwaka, on Friday July 11, when a state of emergency was in place in the Nelson Tasman region. Tasman Mayor Tim King reiterated that his region was preparing for the worst, with river levels still at elevated levels typically seen at the end of winter. He said the area had enjoyed seven days of clear skies and frosts. However, that was unlikely to be enough to prevent devastating impacts if more heavy rain fell. Flooding over recent weeks left homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough uninhabitable, roads damaged and properties inundated with flood waters in what was described by local authorities as a 'one-in-100-year event'. Lynden said Northland would also be at risk of heavy rain. 'Generally speaking, Tuesday will be wet for everyone,' Lynden said. Warnings and watches for heavy rain and strong winds may be issued, and people are advised to stay informed about the latest updates. Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
a day ago
- RNZ News
Freezing start around the country causes crashes, halts trains in Wellington
Icy roads in Dunedin's hill suburbs on Thursday. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton Icy conditions have caused multiple crashes and suspended some trains in the capital on Friday morning. Parts of the country are waking up to freezing temperatures this morning as a cold snap strikes. At the start of the day it was minus three degrees in Christchurch and Masterton, minus two in Tīmaru, Hamilton and Rotorua, and minus one in Taupō, Napier, Blenheim and Queenstown. There were "significant disruptions" on the capital's train services, Metlink said. Icy conditions meant the trains could not draw power from the lines, a spokesperson said. Kāpiti line services were suspended, and there were disruptions and delays on the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa lines. "Metlink is providing bus replacements where possible and service alerts have been sent alerting passengers of the situation and the lack of capacity on buses," it said. "Once the day warms, it's likely normal services will resume." The police are urging Bay of Plenty drivers to extra care on the roads in the region. A person has been critically injured following a serious crash in Atiamuri, partially closing State Highway 30. "There have been a number of crashes across the region already this morning with ice creating dangerous driving conditions," police said. "Please - slow down, watch your following distance, and use your headlights." ☀️Clear skies and freeeeezzzing temperatures continue across the country, but cloud looms to the west. This Infrared Satellite ️ image shows most of the country is still in the clear this morning, however, thin wispy high cloud is sitting over parts of Northland, as well… Driving conditions are expected to be hazardous in many parts of the South Island over the next few days. Police say black ice has already formed in some areas and road surfaces are especially dangerous in shaded areas and on bridges. While it was -1deg Celsius in Invercargill on Friday morning, Rakiura Stewart Island - less than 30km across Foveaux Strait - clocked double digits. MetService meterologist Devlin Lynden said the stark difference in temperatures between the two centres is a phenomenon called low level inversion - when it's unexpectedly warmer at higher elevations. He said that was because cool air was heavier and sank at night, pooling in low lying areas like Invercargill. That doesn't happen on Rakiura because it's more exposed. A band of cloud is also acting as insulation on the island - and it's windier, mixing air from different altitudes. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
a day ago
- RNZ News
Tramper rescued from Tongariro Crossing 'knows he had a close call'
Police said the man realised he would not be able to make it through the Tongariro Alpine Crossing alone. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police A tramper rescued from Tongariro Alpine Crossing 'knows he had a close call', police say. The man called police at about 7.30pm on Saturday, after getting into difficulty on the crossing and realising he would not be able to make it out alone. Senior Constable Barry Shepherd of Taupo Police Search and Rescue said it was an example of how things could go wrong quickly. "He realised that he was not dressed or equipped at all for the harsh reality of the landscape in winter," he said. "There had been recent heavy snowfall with freezing conditions. "He didn't have food with him or any extra gear for warmth or shelter. "Luckily, he realised his error pretty quickly and called us." Police Search and Rescue responded with a helicopter, alongside LandSAR. Despite being extremely cold, the man was not injured and was able to walk out. "I think he knows he had a close call," Shepherd said. "If conditions had worsened or he had been unable to make a phone call, he'd have been in real trouble." Anyone heading out into the back-country - even experienced trampers - needed to prepare for harsh conditions through winter, he said, as they could "change on a dime". "Particularly anyone heading out into the alpine environment should take and know how to use ice axes and crampons, and wear suitable footwear. "Take adequate supplies, clothing and shelter, and do your planning - know what the forecast holds and if you're at all in doubt about what conditions might be like, don't go." Department of Conservation Tongariro operations manager Libby O'Brien said the national park was a place "that demands respect". "Temperatures are often freezing, and drop even lower at night and at elevation," she said. "If you don't have alpine experience and the right gear, you need to think long and hard about whether you're going to be able to survive in these conditions. "We all love being out there, but ensure you know what you're doing so you don't put yourself and others at risk by being ill prepared." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
