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Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
⏳ In force until Mon 26 Oct, 17:00 📍 Westland District (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
Expect 60 to 100 mm of rain about the ranges. This is in addition to the rain that has already fallen. Coastal areas may only get additional 20 to 40 mm of rain during this period, but brief high intensity rainfall there could still cause impacts. Peak rates of 25 to 35 mm/h expected, mainly about the ranges. Note, rain easing from the south from tonight. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapid…
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
❓
CertaintyLikely
Eventrain
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaWestland District
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-26T20:46:45+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-26T20:00:00+13:00
Expires2026-10-27T03:00:00+13:00
📋 Official instructions
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261026074645571.14
Message typeUpdate
Senderhttps://www.metservice.com
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261025202054330.13
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Expect 60 to 100 mm of rain about the ranges.
- This is in addition to the rain that has already fallen.
- Coastal areas may only get additional 20 to 40 mm of rain during this period, but brief high intensity rainfall there could still cause impacts.
- Peak rates of 25 to 35 mm/h expected, mainly about the ranges.
- Note, rain easing from the south from tonight.
- Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapid…
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