MetService has issued a weather warning for the south. MetService has issued Orange weather warnings for parts of Otago, Southland and Fiordland this weekend. The warnings mean heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. A MetService spokesman said a large high was drifting eastwards today (Friday), allowing an active front to move onto the South Island tomorrow afternoon. “This front is preceded by a strong moist northerly flow, bringing heavy rain to Fiordland, Westland, Buller and Nelson.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 30, 2020 22:30 UTC