met servide now issued a heavy rain event for this low
SWW Event 2006/4.1}
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST IN:
NLD, ALD, COROMANDEL_PENINSULA BOP, GISBORNE
NOT TO BE BROADCAST AFTER 9:00pm Monday 23-Jan-2006
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING.
ISSUED BY MetService AT 11:11 am 23-Jan-2006
DEEPENING LOW EXPECTED TO BRING HEAVY RAIN AND GALES TO THE NORTH
ISLAND FROM NORTHLAND TO GISBORNE ON TUESDAY
A deepening low is approaching New Zealand from the tropics and
should reach the top of the North Island tomorrow afternoon. A strong
or gale northeast airstream ahead of the low is expected to bring a
burst of very heavy rain to northern and eastern areas from Northland
to Gisborne with over 100mm possible in a 12 hour period in many
areas and as much as 160mm possible in parts of Bay of Plenty.
People in these areas are advised to stay up to date with the latest
forecasts.
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MORE DETAILED INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY MANAGERS AND TECHNICAL USERS
FOLLOWS:
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HEAVY RAIN WARNING
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AREA/S AFFECTED: NORTHLAND, AUCKLAND, COROMANDEL PENINSULA, BAY OF
PLENTY AND GISBORNE RANGES NORTH OF TOLAGA BAY
FORECAST:
NORTHLAND
Rain is expected to start tonight and become heavy tomorrow morning.
In a 12 hour period from about 3am to 3pm Tuesday, 80 to 100mm is
possible, especially in eastern areas.
AUCKLAND
Rain is expected to start overnight and become heavy in the morning.
In a 12 hour period from about 6am to 6pm Tuesday, 60 to 80mm is
possible, especially about the hills north of the harbour bridge.
COROMANDEL PENINSULA
Rain is expected to develop overnight and become heavy in the morning.
In a 12 hour period from about 7am to 7pm Tuesday, 100 to 130mm is
likely with peak falls of 30mm an hour possible.
BAY OF PLENTY
Rain is expected to develop overnight and become heavy in the morning.
In a 12 hour period from about 9am to 9pm Tuesday, 120 to 160mm is
likely, especially about the Kaimai Ranges, with peak falls of 30mm
an hour possible.
RANGES OF GISBORNE NORTH OF TOLAGA BAY
Rain is expected to develop tomorrow morning and become heavy about
midday. In a 15 hour period from about midday Tuesday to 3am
Wednesday, 100 to 140mm is likely with peak falls of 30mm an hour
possible.
NEXT SEVERE WEATHER WARNING WILL BE ISSUED AT OR BEFORE
9:00pm Monday 23-Jan-2006
Forecast prepared by: Erick Brenstrum
A service provided through a contract with the Crown
(C) Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Ltd 2006
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