Dunedin City

Warnings (1)

METSERVICE ISSUES SEVERE WARNING AND WATCHES FOR OTAGO

Alert opened: 27 Jun 2025

Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

Area: Dunedin and Clutha
Period: 21 hours from 9:00 pm Fri 27 Jun to 6:00 pm Sat 28 Jun
Forecast: Expect 70 to 90 mm of rain. Peak rates of 10 to 15 mm/h, mainly during Saturday morning and afternoon.
Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions are possible.
Action: Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously.

Heavy Rain Watch

Area: North Otago
Period: 12 hours from 3:00 pm Fri 27 Jun to 3:00 am Sat 28 Jun
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Heavy Snow Watch

Area: Central Otago, Southland north of Lumsden, also inland Dunedin and Clutha

Period: 9 hours from 3:00 am Sat 28 Jun to 12:00 pm Sat 28 Jun

Forecast: Periods of heavy snow above 400 metres, where snowfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.