2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20260419213518878.6https://www.metservice.com2026-04-20T09:35:18+12:00ActualUpdatePublichttps://www.metservice.com,2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20260419080244619.6,2026-04-19T20:02:44+12:00MetrainMonitorImmediateModerateLikely2026-04-20T09:00:00+12:002026-04-20T23:00:00+12:00Meteorological Service of New Zealand LimitedHeavy Rain Warning - OrangeExpect 70 to 100 mm of rain, but 120 to 160 mm for the Seaward Kaikoura Range. These amounts are in addition to the rain that has already fallen. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm/h expected this morning and early afternoon. Freezing level 2000 metres, lowering to 1600 metres this afternoon and to 1300 metres this evening. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Low. Changes: The chance of upgrade for this Orange Warning has been decreased to low.Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.https://metservice.com/warnings/homeChanceOfUpgradeLowColourCodeOrangeColourCodeHex#FF8918NextUpdate2026-04-20T21:00:00+12:00Kaikoura Coast and ranges, and North Canterbury ranges east of Lake Sumner -42.746,173.073 -42.768,173.004 -42.783,172.894 -42.792,172.808 -42.811,172.617 -42.811,172.410 -42.788,172.362 -42.741,172.347 -42.671,172.362 -42.601,172.426 -42.519,172.490 -42.449,172.569 -42.308,172.808 -42.292,172.843 -42.154,173.157 -41.906,173.650 -41.812,173.889 -41.776,174.032 -41.752,174.175 -41.762,174.280 -41.893,174.170 -41.958,174.099 -41.982,174.063 -42.063,173.980 -42.125,173.952 -42.181,173.959 -42.269,173.844 -42.300,173.780 -42.345,173.757 -42.374,173.716 -42.392,173.716 -42.423,173.739 -42.456,173.697 -42.442,173.633 -42.482,173.553 -42.528,173.525 -42.557,173.534 -42.577,173.523 -42.620,173.497 -42.645,173.385 -42.675,173.287 -42.702,173.193 -42.738,173.099 -42.746,173.073TyGSeDFID2X1aLq6r70TE3TcWnxRhAgS1nRzZQgp/BM=bkSHg+98EjHs5CDYDQFEGxOVvED4cOWIEJPer2SS2Dp4c/frel3kTo+ykKEZdQjwvPB0XqVevD3M myLWUrTXGo3i4sujsp94eO5Pid6SDuTBOvGIeFIRt9fX5W7+33704oCap1Au9reqh9zhJiSQcUdL UWlW6DGJsamj6yUjyrfawoRgGQT5i+WQcQbpMIz43ZWKIMo/cDpDZWnfU3UGSfzAcosy11a5AfE4 giLyUEXvigAGhs8Hrf4lhjWd+dA4G1z99JuQgqGnX71wd/jpnjzldTX+Y787azSWTmJZ7Ke95Zya FdYryI75qY2nDXBUU7QUT+RV/NY5M1uKfXUXjw==MIID+zCCAuOgAwIBAgIEQXDSuTANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQsFADCBrTELMAkGA1UEBhMCTloxEzARBgNV BAgTCldlbGxpbmd0b24xEzARBgNVBAcTCldlbGxpbmd0b24xNjA0BgNVBAoTLU1FVEVPUk9MT0dJ Q0FMIFNFUlZJQ0UgT0YgTkVXIFpFQUxBTkQgTElNSVRFRDEfMB0GA1UECxMWSW5mb3JtYXRpb24g VGVjaG5vbG9neTEbMBkGA1UEAxMSY2FwLm1ldHNlcnZpY2UuY29tMB4XDTI1MTAyMDIyNDU1NloX DTI2MTAyMDIyNDU1Nlowga0xCzAJBgNVBAYTAk5aMRMwEQYDVQQIEwpXZWxsaW5ndG9uMRMwEQYD VQQHEwpXZWxsaW5ndG9uMTYwNAYDVQQKEy1NRVRFT1JPTE9HSUNBTCBTRVJWSUNFIE9GIE5FVyBa RUFMQU5EIExJTUlURUQxHzAdBgNVBAsTFkluZm9ybWF0aW9uIFRlY2hub2xvZ3kxGzAZBgNVBAMT EmNhcC5tZXRzZXJ2aWNlLmNvbTCCASIwDQYJKoZIhvcNAQEBBQADggEPADCCAQoCggEBAOtYoScZ w+ucewOrHmJLm0jtfWRqYQzN22od96kr1ruHroKyUWfP9ckX0qaewA51m8gZEC+cms3+U9tFELWL xvMfCw1vqexbyQbudu6jf9BIBx9FpZtxIjVuJL/6bLlqyDJhBH8Dq9A5Z5aK0Wc6GHoBijDH9O1H Z/vZsPVqVoBKVby3vvMeMdDPPomVpYZdRpQy4ApLUsmiYoqiQeEDIb5EQ/HrX2WjK9iuwfp+eOn7 Mz5v4b0Kl7PuSzqAzIdyJePiibmhEu+o6MWQOl34qXH4cPo/SJD9lHM0j3ZoAQoIVqEXY2Jg2QJc /zd96n1qXPm+Gp0zeed5G0HCU4epXX0CAwEAAaMhMB8wHQYDVR0OBBYEFKxsISH42wf950TylFDE xkSCqq52MA0GCSqGSIb3DQEBCwUAA4IBAQAjS+EC5034C1JjYxFeej/9E4/0F1lrshbX5dEkKUNy fbSxv6+UeES51P01lUp4qBRMZGLOQJtla1b9haumYxzOg83vw4HIFP1dK71P5bh5RapKBxnGLo7z Xstq1dyBgAC9F6ztgSEMAeLEKImQOmV0Rfzsu9PdiUv7YMU6MIkCMr7Nqz5kqN49Lb1RrneHw2be UyQUUh6GL0SOx19p1NpzDr2uFlEI7UXR6RzrI1fOaceR3q6EhoPy7YGil3VRe/e6OhnHbpOfxUeE xqYPOKJ8bXTA8aBVGIpRz4RAqr8e1KqtrQeMpy8fPkmtJefUeiltRfUdUDOHvCqbgtItoPpQ