MetService issues 11 weather warnings as heavy rain and wind approach

Sunday 25 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 25 May 2025, 2:44pm

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MetService has issued 11 weather watches and warnings across New Zealand. A front moving in from the Tasman Sea is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to the west coast, southern, and central regions from late Sunday into Monday morning.

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1. The Post via RNZSun 25 May 2025, 12:56pm

   Severe weather warnings for NZ as heavy rain, strong wind approaches (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsSun 25 May 2025, 1:01pm

   Severe weather warnings issued as front approaches from Tasman (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 25 May 2025, 2:44pm

   MetService issues 11 severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds close in (opens in new tab)