A heavy rain warning is in place for part of Fiordland, with up to 170mm forecast.<\/p>\n
MetService said a slow front would move onto Fiordland, bringing the rain from noon today.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It would move over the area on Friday morning and afternoon, before heading for Westland and into Otago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Orange warning for Fiordland, south of Milford Sound,\u00a0 was in place from noon today until noon on Friday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Between 150mm to 170mm of rain was forecast and thunderstorms were possible.<\/p>\n
MetService warned that streams and rivers could rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips and difficult driving conditions were possible.<\/p>\n
“Clear your drains and gutters to prepare for heavy rain. Avoid low-lying areas and drive cautiously,” it said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, a heavy rain watch is in place for\u00a0Fiordland, about and north of Milford Sound, from 7pm today until 6pm tomorrow.<\/p>\n
Periods of heavy rain were expected and the watch could be upgraded to a warning, MetService said.<\/p>\n
But by the weekend there would be plenty of dry weather to enjoy.<\/p>\n
– Allied Media\u00a0<\/p>\n
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