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Heavy Rain Warning and Strong Wind Watch issued for Canterbury areas.

Alert opened: 03 Sep 2026

Heads up Waitaki, MetService have issued a Heavy Rain Warning and Strong Wind Watch for Canterbury areas. For all the details, see below. 

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Period: 8hrs from midnight Thu, 3 Sep - 8am Fri, 4 Sep

Area: Headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers about and south of Arthur's Pass National Park

Forecast: Expect 90 to 130 mm of rain about the main divide, and 70 to 90 mm within 15 km farther east. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h expected with thunderstorms. Freezing level 2300 m. Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact:Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
Strong Wind Watch - Yellow

Period: 9hrs from midnight Thu, 3 Sep - 9am Fri, 4 Sep

Area: Canterbury High Country, and Canterbury Plains close to the foothills

Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

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    Maniototo Burn - 92.3 FM/729 AM

    More FM - 90.3 FM / 94.3 FM

    RNZ National - 101.5 FM/639 AM

    Newstalk ZB -  89.6 FM /  95.1 FM / 90.6 FM 

    Radio Central - 91.9 FM (Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell), 94.3FM (Teviot Valley), 104.3 FM (Maniototo)

    Radio Live - 95.9 FM

    Radio Wanaka - 92.2 FM

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    95.2FM (West Otago)

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    The Breeze - 98.2 FM

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    RNZ National - 810 AM

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    Queenstown Lakes - Queenstown

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    The Hits - 90.4 FM

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    Radio Wanaka - 92.2 FM

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    The Hits - 96.2 FM

    RNZ - 101.0 FM

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