Severe weather watch for Wellington region
From MetService: A low is deepening east of New Zealand during today (Friday), bringing rain to the lower North Island. The heaviest falls are expected over Wellington and Wairarapa south of Featherston. Southwest gales may affect eastern areas from Wairarapa to Marlborough, and this Watch includes the possibility of these gales becoming severe in Wellington, southern Wairarapa and the Kaikoura Coast.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case other areas are added to the watch, or if this is updated to a warning.
Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Wellington, and Wairarapa south of Featherston
Valid: 11 hours from 8:00am to 7:00pm Friday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain, chiefly about Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the eastern hills of Wellington.
Strong Wind Watch
Area: Wellington, Wairarapa south of Featherston, and the Kaikoura Coast
Valid: 11 hours from 10:00am to 9:00pm Friday
Forecast: Southwesterlies may approach severe gale in exposed places.
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