MetService issues heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of Canterbury

Thursday 4 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 4 Sep 2025, 7:46pm

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MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind warnings for parts of the South Island on Friday. The warnings include heavy rain for the headwaters of Canterbury lakes and rivers south of Arthur's Pass, while severe gales are forecast for inland Canterbury.

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1. RNZThu 4 Sep 2025, 7:11pm

   MetService issues heavy rain, strong wind warnings for parts of Canterbury on Friday (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 4 Sep 2025, 7:46pm

   Heavy rain, snow, severe gales on the way for parts of NZ (opens in new tab)