Flooding, slips and road closures could disrupt travel and isolate communities.
Home / New ZealandNZ Herald5 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readMetService severe weather warning: Sunday July 5, 2026. Video / MetServiceCoastal Dunedin and Clutha remain under a red heavy rain warning as a major winter weather system moves across the South Island.
MetService said a strong, cold southeast flow would lie over the South Island until Tuesday, bringing heavy rain, low-level snow and possible severe southeast gales to parts of
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Up to 290mm of rain is forecast for parts of the South Island.
Severe weather warnings are in force for parts of the South Island today.
