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Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
⏳ In force until Mon 26 Oct, 17:00 📍 The headwaters of Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Expect 150 to 200 mm of rain about the main divide, and 80 to 120 mm within 20 km farther east. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected about the divide. Freezing level about 3000 m. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low.
📡 CAP alert details
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
Eventrain
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaThe headwaters of Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-24T10:18:47+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-26T15:00:00+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.20261023211847263.7
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.
- 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 150 to 200 mm of rain about the main divide, and 80 to 120 mm within 20 km farther east.
- Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected about the divide.
- Freezing level about 3000 m.
- Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
- Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
- Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low.
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