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Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
⏳ In force until Mon 16 Nov, 04:00 📍 Headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers from the Rakaia River to Arthur's Pass (approximate) 🕑 27 min ago
Expect 40 to 60 mm of rain about the main divide, and 20 to 30 mm within 20 km farther east, in addition to what has already fallen. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected about the divide. Freezing level about 3200 metres. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal. Changes: Heavy ra…
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventrain
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaHeadwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers from the Rakaia River to Arthur's Pass
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-16T09:21:07+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-11-16T09:00:00+13:00
Expires2026-11-16T14:00:00+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.20261115202107359.5
Message typeUpdate
Senderhttps://www.metservice.com
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261115072818278.2
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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 40 to 60 mm of rain about the main divide, and 20 to 30 mm within 20 km farther east, in addition to what has already fallen.
- Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected about the divide.
- Freezing level about 3200 metres.
- Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
- Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
- Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal.
- Changes: Heavy ra…
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