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Storm Disrupts Power Supply Across Southern Networks
Storm Disrupts Power Supply Across Southern Networks
News   -   May 31, 2025

PowerNet is urging customers across its networks to prepare for the possibility of extended power outages following stormy weather overnight and into today. Three of PowerNet’s managed networks — The Power Company Limited, OtagoNet, and Electricity Invercargill Limited — have experienced significant disruption, affecting supply to thousands of customers across the

Strong Winds Cause Damage Across Southland - Updated
Strong Winds Cause Damage Across Southland - Updated
News   -   May 31, 2025

• Severe winds brought down trees and cut power in parts of Invercargill overnight • Residents are advised to secure outdoor items and drive cautiously due to ongoing gusts • Conditions expected to ease this evening, with calmer weather returning on Sunday Severe winds have battered Invercargill and wider Southland, causing power cuts,

Wintry Blast Forecast For Invercargill & Southland
Wintry Blast Forecast For Invercargill & Southland
Weather   -   May 30, 2025

A wintry storm has gripped Southland, bringing severe winds to much of the region, including Invercargill and Stewart Island. Strong Winds Cause Damage Across Southland• Severe winds brought down trees and cut power in parts of Invercargill overnight • Residents are advised to secure outdoor items and drive cautiously due to

Tsunami Warning Issued After Strong Earthquake
Tsunami Warning Issued After Strong Earthquake
News   -   Mar 25, 2025

* 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

Updated: Weather Alerts For Invercargill And Southland
Updated: Weather Alerts For Invercargill And Southland
Weather   -   Mar 17, 2025

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

Severe Weather Warnings For Invercargill And Southland
Severe Weather Warnings For Invercargill And Southland
Weather   -   Mar 16, 2025

* 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 Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Otago And Southland
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Otago And Southland
Weather   -   Feb 18, 2025

* 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

Weather Warning, Invercargill, Southland, Stewart Island
Weather Warning, Invercargill, Southland, Stewart Island
Weather   -   Nov 02, 2024

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.

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