Waitaki

Warnings

METSERVICE ISSUES SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS CANTERBURY HIGH COUNRTY

Alert opened: 09 Oct 2025

MetService Severe Weather Warning 
Issued at 10:09 am Thu 9 Oct 2025

Strong Wind Warning - Orange

Area: Canterbury High Country
Period: 9 hours from 10:00 pm Thu 9 Oct to 7:00 am Fri 10 Oct
Forecast: Severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures is possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously

Affected districts