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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
* NIWA could acquire MetService to create a more efficient weather forecasting system. * The integration aims to combine forecasting science with hydrology and coastal hazard expertise. * Officials will provide further implementation details to support this streamlined approach. The New Zealand Government is considering a significant overhaul of the country's
Residents of Invercargill, Southland, Clutha, and Stewart Island are set to experience rough weather, with a strong wind watch in effect from 9 AM today until 7 AM tomorrow. MetService has forecast northwesterly winds to intensify during the day, with gusts reaching up to 90 km/h, especially in coas
A front moving northeast over the South Island is causing heavy rain in Westland and severe gale west to northwesterlies in parts of central and southern New Zealand. Areas most affected include Stewart Island and coastal regions of Southland, Clutha, and Dunedin. The period of concern spans from 9
Residents of Southland, Clutha, and Fiordland are urged to prepare for significant rainfall and potential flooding as heavy rain warnings have been issued for these regions. Accompanied by a humid northerly flow, this weather system will bring strong north to northwest winds across many regions. For