Period: 3hrs from noon - 3pm Fri, 27 Jun

Area: Nelson District about and southeast of SH 6 and north of Nelson Lakes, also Marlborough about and north of Seddon

Forecast: Expect 20 to 40 mm of rain on top of what has fallen, especially about the ranges. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h, mainly about the ranges. Note, heavy showers for remainder of today with possible thunderstorms. 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

Period: 21hrs from noon Fri, 27 Jun - 9am Sat, 28 Jun

Area: Tasman about and northwest of Motueka

Forecast: Periods of heavy rain or showers with possible thunderstorms. Amounts may approach warning criteria about isolated areas. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

For those people who are evacuated and do not have friends or family to stay with, then there are the following options:

• Civil Defence Centre at Motueka Recreation Centre (Old Wharf Road).
• A community led centre at the Moutere Hills Community Centre (1539 Moutere Highway).
• A community centre at St Johns Church - in Wakefield (120 Edward Street) - currently closed. Can reopen if required.
• A community led centre at the Design room at Tapawera Area school. (Main Road Tapawera).

If you are evacuated, or can not travel to your destination, then you can go to these locations. Please remember to take your pets with you, along with important documents and medication.

Road closures are in place throughout the region. People are being asked to keep off roads and avoid unnecessary travel.

There are roads closed throughout the region.

SH 60 Richmond to Collingwood is currently closed.

SH 6 Belgrove to Richmond

SH 63 Renwick to St Arnaud

SH 6 Havelock to Hira

Local Road closures will be updated on https://roadinfo.ramm.com/nz/roadclosuremap.html...

State Highway closures will be updated on https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/.../nelson-and-marlborough

Slips have been noted on SH60 - lower end of the Takaka Hill at the Riwaka end. These are being assessed.

Treat all flood water with caution. This could contain debris or be contaminated.

If you feel unsafe with flood waters near your property, then we encourage you to self-evacuate. Please remember if you are seriously concerned about your safety, then call 111.

Dealing with flood conditions - https://www.mpi.govt.nz/.../adverse.../dealing-with-floods/

Advice for floods – DairyNZ https://www.dairynz.co.nz/.../crisis-and.../flood-overview

Dealing with floods – DairyNZ https://www.dairynz.co.nz/.../cri.../wet-weather-management/

Pasture renovation after flooding – DairyNZ https://www.dairynz.co.nz/.../crisis.../pasture-renovation/

Preparing for a flood – Beef + Lamb NZ [PDF, 311KB] https://beeflambnz.com/.../flood-preparation-fact-sheet.pdf

Salt water inundation – Technical advice from the Waikato Regional Council [PDF, 400 KB] https://www.mpi.govt.nz/.../27294-Salt-water-inundation.../

Drive to the conditions - it is very wet out there so please be safe on our roads if you must travel. Avoid unnecessary travel if you can.

Heavy rain continues to fall in the region. Please keep clear of waterways as they could rise rapidly.

There are some power outages relating to the event. These can be seen on https://networktasman.co.nz/no-power/

Remember - If you are concerned about your immediate safety then please call 111 for assistance.