Methven has already recorded wind gusts reaching 130km/h this afternoon.
Home / New ZealandNZ Herald20 Jun, 2026 02:35 AM4 mins to readMetService Severe Weather Warning: June 20th 2026.
Video / MetServiceHeavy rain and strong winds are hammering large parts of the country, with widespread weather warnings in force.Central regions are facing severe winds, while a band of rain is bringing heavy falls throughout the South Island, MetService meteorologist Alanna Burrows said this afternoon.
Methven in the Canterbury region has
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MetService said it is likely to “be a significant weather event affecting large parts of the country.”
Severe weather warnings are in force for parts of the South Island today.
A raft of severe weather warnings and watches are in place for the West Coast and top of the South Island, and for much of the…
Up to 290mm of rain is forecast for parts of the South Island.
Orange heavy rain alerts are active for Taranaki and eastern Bay of Plenty.
MetService warns thunderstorms could bring gusts up to 100km/h.
