* A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 140 km southwest of Tuatapere at 101 km depth.
* A tsunami warning has been issued; residents urged to avoid beaches and coastal waters.
* Southland residents reported strong shaking, with some evacuations in Invercargill.
Two Arrested After Invercargill Store Robbery* Two youths arrested following an
Update: Tuesday 9am, 18 March. Metservice have removed all severe weather warnings.
MetService has updated its severe weather alerts for Invercargill and the Southland region, with changes to the timing and conditions expected.
A Heavy Rain Watch is now in effect for Southland from 3:00 PM on Monday, March
* Heavy rain and strong winds expected to impact Invercargill and Southland region.
* Residents advised to secure outdoor items and prepare for potential flooding risks.
* Forecast predicts cooler temperatures and intermittent rain throughout the week.
Residents in Invercargill and the wider Southland region are being urged to prepare for severe weather
* Severe thunderstorms may bring heavy downpours to Otago and Southland on Tuesday afternoon.
* Rainfall rates could reach 25 to 40 mm per hour, causing surface and flash flooding.
* Hazardous driving conditions expected with poor visibility and potential slips in some areas.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts
Good afternoon, Southland. Here's your weather update for Invercargill, Stewart Island, and the broader Southland region, effective from 12:00 PM today, Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Invercargill:
* Afternoon: Expect mostly cloudy and chilly conditions, with a couple of morning showers giving way to light rain in the afternoon.
* Several Southland roads closed or affected due to flooding and hazardous conditions.
* Motorists urged to exercise caution, with signage in place on affected routes.
* Updated information on closures and flooding available through local council websites.
Update: 12 noon Saturday 5 October: NZTA Road Update: #3
CLOSED - Ferry Road and
Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds expressed her approval of an additional $50,000 in Government support announced today for farmers in Southland and parts of Otago. Related: Road Closures And Flooding Updates In Southland
“This funding will assist farmers and rural communities in our region, through organisations such as the Southland
* Heavy Rain Watch issued for Inland Clutha and Southland from Thursday noon to Friday noon.
* Rivers in the region are above normal levels, with no immediate signs of rising further.
* Farmers are urged to reach out for support due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.
The MetService has issued a Heavy
