Thursday, October 11, 2007

Weather warning issued for lower North and upper South Island


October 11, 2007
0900
New Zealand Infrared Satellite


October 12, 2007
0600
Pressure gradient map


Sun, 07 Oct 2007 01:54p.m.


The Met Service has issued a severe weather warning for North Canterbury, the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington, and the Wairarapa.

Severe northwest gales of up to 130kmph are set to batter the regions today and will continue throughout the afternoon.

Drivers in exposed hilltop areas such as the Rimutaka Road are being warned to take extreme care.

Heavy rain is also forecast in the Buller and Tararua ranges.