Press Release – MetService
MetService are alerting people to a significant weather event affecting the country over the weekend. A complex low pressure system and associated fronts will move across the country from Saturday. It is bringing the risk of thunderstorms to the top of the country and periods of heavy rain to many regions, with significant and persistent falls in Canterbury along with large swells.
A Red Warning for Heavy Rain has been issued for the Canterbury region. Dangerous river conditions and flooding are expected. Slips and floodwaters are likely to disrupt travel, making some roads impassable and possibly isolating communities. People should also be prepared to follow the advice of official authorities and emergency services.