Severe weather warnings issued for much of the South Island

Thursday 26 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 26 Jun 2025, 7:32am

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An active weather front is bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gales across the South Island. Canterbury experienced wind gusts of 250km/h, while a slip has closed Haast Pass. Residents in the Tasman District have been warned to prepare for potential flooding.

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1. RNZThu 26 Jun 2025, 5:06am

   Weather: Thunderstorms and flooding possible for much of the South Island (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 26 Jun 2025, 7:18am

   250kmh winds in Canterbury; slip closes Haast Pass (opens in new tab)

3. The Post via RNZThu 26 Jun 2025, 7:32am

   250km/h wind gusts in Canterbury, rain warning for Tasman and slip closes Haast Pass (opens in new tab)

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