🌬️Red 🟥 means there's a high chance, and there's a lot of red across the South Island and lower North Island this week. Heavy rain is expected in the south today and with strong winds and rain hitting many places on Tuesday. Portions of the North Island including Manawatu-Wanganui and Wellington could see 50mm of rain, according to forecaster WeatherWatch. Photo / MetserviceHeavy rain, snow and gale warningsA heavy rain warning is in place for Fiordland, Westland, the headwaters of Otago and Canterbury lakes and rivers. Severe northwest gales may affect exposed parts of the lower South Island and the Canterbury high country from Monday morning through to overnight.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 05, 2021 21:56 UTC