Heavy Rain Warning - 18-19 November

 Latest update: UPDATE 6:10pm - Monday 17/11

Serious weather incoming - Prepare now 

We’re keeping an extremely close eye on the weather, and while the sun might be shining now, things are set to change fast. 

Whakatāne District is right in the firing line for a major weather event, with a front moving in from the west and a north-eastern tail set to collide right over us.

This has the potential to be a very serious event, and conditions may change rapidly.

150-200mm of rain is expected, with bursts up to 25mm an hour. This is a significant amount. The heaviest falls likely overnight tomorrow (Tuesday) and into Wednesday.
 

• Stay off the roads on Wednesday if you can.
• Streams and rivers could rise quickly.
• Surface flooding, slips, and dangerous driving conditions are likely.
• The ‘usual suspect’ roads, such as Awahou, Reid, and Wainui roads are likely to experience flooding.
• Please do not drive through flood waters.
• Flooding elsewhere may also occur.
• We urge residents near cliffs, steep slopes, and escarpments to take extra precautions and consider self-evacuating to a location without landslide risk.
  
  Preparation checklist:
• Clear gutters and drains of leaves and debris
• Tie down or bring inside anything that could blow away
• Avoid low-lying areas and drive carefully
• Check on neighbours and whānau who might need help
   

Our Emergency Management team is actively monitoring the situation and will keep you updated. Please keep an eye on official channels for the latest information.

Stay in the loop - www.metservice.com/warnings/home#east-north

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Kia haumaru te noho / Stay safe and stay dry out there