SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE - HEAVY RAIN WARNING & WATCH REMAIN IN PLACE

We have received the latest forecast from the MetService and the Heavy Rain Warning and Watch still remain in place till 3:00pm on Monday.

In relation to the Warning for the area north of Tolaga Bay they predict another 100mm to 130mm to fall about the ranges and 50 to 80mm in lower lying areas. This is on top of what has already fallen.

Looking at our telemetry the rainfall for the last 48hrs from 8:00am Friday to 8:00am Sunday shows that in line with the forecasts the biggest totals mainly north of Tolaga Bay and inland nearer the ranges.

The RIP has received 131mm, Pakihiroqa 99mm, Waikura 97mm, Poroporo 94mm, Mata 93mm, Oweka 82mm, Puketoro 80mm, Puketawa & Fernside both 76mm and Hicks Bay 73mm.

Further south and out more towards the Coast most places seem to be ranging from 30 – 50mm, with most in the 30 – 40mm range. Gisborne Airport has recorded 36mm, Hikuwai 4 – 55mm, Tolaga Bay only 24mm, Kanakanaia 32mm, Matawai 35mm, Ngatapa 33mm and Waerenga-O-Kuri 43mm to name a few sites.

The rivers have continued to rise slightly which is to be expected. Over the last 48hrs the Hikuwai has risen to 2.96m up from 1.79m, the Waimata has risen to 1.57m up from 1.13m, the Waipaoa has risen to 2.32m up from1.79m and the Te Arai has risen to 0.65m up from 0.25m. NONE OF THESE ARE CONCERNING.

It’s wet and miserable but there are still no know issues around the district and at this point we have nothing causing us concern. As always we will continue to monitor the situation and keep you informed.

Try and have a good day…. Although wet and miserable it is always a good time for some card games, board games, movies or a good book…. Definitely a few good coffees (for those of us who drink coffee that is)

Details of the Heavy Rain Warning & Watch are below;

Heavy Rain Warning
For Bay of Plenty east of Opotiki, and Gisborne north of Tolaga Bay. Valid: 31 hours from 8:00 am Sunday to 3:00 pm Monday. Expect 100 to 130mm to accumulate about the ranges, and 50 to 80mm about lower lying areas during this time. These amounts are in addition to the rain that has already fallen. Peak intensities of 10 to 15mm per hour.
Heavy Rain Watch
For Gisborne from Tolaga Bay southwards Valid: 24 hours from 3:00pm Sunday to 3:00pm Monday Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.

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