Heavy Rain Warning, Strong Wind Warning, Heavy Swell Warning And Heavy Rain Watch
The warnings and watches are all still in force with some slight time changes and a further 70-90mls expected.
Issued: 8:47pm Sunday, 23rd May 2021
Heavy Rain Warning for Gisborne - Orange
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area:
Gisborne north of the City
Valid: 8:00pm Sunday to
11:00am Monday
Expect a further 70 to 90mm of rain to
accumulate on top of what has already fallen, especially
about the ranges. Peak rates of 10 to 15mm/h. Please note,
further rain is expected after the Warning period ceases,
but the hourly rates and rainfall accumulations are forecast
to be much less.
Strong Wind Warning for Bay Of Plenty, Gisborne - Orange
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Area: The eastern Bay of Plenty east
of Opotiki and Gisborne north of Ruatoria
Valid: 8:00pm
Sunday to 2:00am Tuesday
Severe gale southeasterlies in
exposed places at times, with gusts reaching 120km/h,
especially during Monday.
Heavy Rain Watch for Gisborne
Area: Gisborne about and south of the
City
Valid: 8:00pm Sunday to 9:00am Monday
Periods of
heavy rain. Rainfall amounts may approach warning
criteria.
Heavy Swell Warning remains in place
Below is a snip of some of the recent rainfall for parts of the District.