Weather

* 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

* 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