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Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
⏳ In force until Wed 11 Nov, 09:00 📍 Dunedin,Clutha,Southland (approximate) 🕑 16 min ago
A showery unstable airmass is expected to develop over the lower South Island this afternoon and evening. For southern Southland, and inland parts of Clutha and Dunedin, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms with localised downpours of 25-40 mm per hour. Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narro…
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyPossible
Eventthunderstorm
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaDunedin,Clutha,Southland
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-11T08:39:42+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-11-11T14:00:00+13:00
Expires2026-11-11T19:00:00+13:00
📋 Official instructions
Note: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and monitor for possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.554.0.tswatch.nz.20261110193942103.0
Message typeAlert
Senderhttps://www.metservice.com
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Note: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. People in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and monitor for possible Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- A showery unstable airmass is expected to develop over the lower South Island this afternoon and evening.
- For southern Southland, and inland parts of Clutha and Dunedin, there is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms with localised downpours of 25-40 mm per hour.
- Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narro…
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