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Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
⏳ In force until Mon 2 Nov, 20:00 📍 The ranges of the Westland District (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
Expect 250 to 350 mm of rain. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Monday morning and afternoon. Note, rain easing from the south late Monday afternoon and evening. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal. Changes: Rainfall totals increased period extended.
📡 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 ranges of the Westland District
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-01T20:59:29+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-11-02T02:00:00+13:00
Expires2026-11-03T06:00:00+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.20261101075929470.6
Message typeUpdate
Senderhttps://www.metservice.com
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261031200523863.6
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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 250 to 350 mm of rain.
- Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected Monday morning and afternoon.
- Note, rain easing from the south late Monday afternoon and evening.
- Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly.
- Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
- Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal.
- Changes: Rainfall totals increased period extended.
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