27/06/2025
FYI
Hey Otago 🖐 , Metservice has issued a severe weather warning and multiple watches for parts of Otago, for further details 👇
🟠 Heavy Rain Warning - Orange 🌨
Area: Dunedin and Clutha
Period: 21 hours from 9:00 pm Fri 27 Jun to 6:00 pm Sat 28 Jun
Forecast: Expect 70 to 90 mm of rain. Peak rates of 10 to 15 mm/h, mainly during Saturday morning and afternoon.
Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.
🟡 Heavy Rain Watch 🌧
Area: North Otago
Period: 12 hours from 3:00 pm Fri 27 Jun to 3:00 am Sat 28 Jun
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.
🟡Heavy Snow Watch ❄️
Area: Central Otago, Southland north of Lumsden, also inland Dunedin and Clutha
Period: 9 hours from 3:00 am Sat 28 Jun to 12:00 pm Sat 28 Jun
Forecast: Periods of heavy snow above 400 metres, where snowfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.
Keep up to date with Otago's weather forecasts here:
https://www.metservice.com/warnings/home -south and if needed for State Highway conditions: https://www.facebook.com/nztaos
Central Otago District Council Waitaki District Council Queenstown Lakes District Council Otago Regional Council Dunedin City Council Clutha District Council
Image description: Map of the South Island showing weather watches and orange weather warning areas.
