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Heavy Rain Warning, Strong Wind Warning, Heavy Swell Warning And Heavy Rain Watch

Issued: 9:49am 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.

Gisborne north of the City
Valid: 11:00am Sunday to 11:00am Monday
Expect 100 to 160mm of rain to accumulate, 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: 1:00pm Sunday to 2:00am Tuesday

Heavy Rain Watch for Gisborne
Area: Gisborne about and south of the City
Valid: 3:00pm Sunday to 9:00am Monday
Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.

And the Heavy Swell Warning is still in place.

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