𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗨𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 

MetService have issued a heavy rain warning for the Tararua District south of Woodville:

31 hours from 11:00am Mon 20 Apr to 6:00pm Tue 21 Apr

A period of briefly heavy rain may affect the region this evening before more persistent rain with heavy falls sets in during Monday. Expect 80 to 120 mm of rain from Monday morning, but 150 to 250 mm about the ranges. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h, but 25 to 40 mm/h possible in localised places from Monday afternoon.

Moderate chance of upgrading to a Red Warning. Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions are possible.

Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.

The map below shows the affected area: