Heavy rain and strong winds forecast for long weekend

June 5, 2021
Rain in city (file picture).

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in parts of the country this long weekend.

Heavy rain warnings have been issued for northwest Nelson, and southern and central Westland over the course of Queen's Birthday weekend.

MetService said heavy rain may cause streams and rivers in these areas to rise rapidly.

Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Meanwhile, heavy rain watches are in place for Northland, the Coromandel Peninsula, Richmond Range, Buller, and northern Westland.

Strong winds are predicted for Northland, Auckland, and the Canterbury High Country, with winds expected to still be affecting some of these areas into Monday morning.

MetService advises people in these areas to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case any watches are upgraded to warnings.

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