13C in Wellington this afternoon and……..
ISSUED BY MetService AT 20:12 pm 15-Jan-2010
MEDIA
PERIOD OF HEAVY RAIN FOR THE HILLS AND RANGES OF WAIRARAPA AND THE
EASTERN HILLS OF WELLINGTON OVERNIGHT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNING
A strong to gale moist southeast flow affects eastern and southern parts of the
North Island. Rain is expected to become widespread and heavy about the hills
and ranges of Wairarapa and the eastern hills of Wellington this evening (Friday),
easing about the middle of Saturday. 70 to 80mm of rain is likely during this
time, with the heaviest falls after 3am Saturday.
People in these areas, especially trampers, should watch out for rapidly rising
rivers and streams.
