Burst of heavy rain on Saturday for the West Coast

MetService is warning of an active front crossing the country during
Saturday,preceded by strong northerlies and a band of rain.
Heaviest rain is likely to be in the Westland ranges where up to
100mm is possible in about 12 hours or less, between 9am and 9pm.
People in the area are advised to watch for rapidly rising streams
and rivers and to stay up to date with the latest forecasts.

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION FOR EMERGENCY MANAGERS AND TECHNICAL USERS FOLLOWS:

HEAVY RAIN WARNING

AREAS AFFECTED: WESTLAND

FORECAST:

In the 12 hours from 9am to 9pm on Saturday, up to 100mm possible in the ranges.
Peak intensities may reach 20 to 25mm per hour during the afternoon.

FREEZING LEVEL: about 2000 metres.

NEXT SEVERE WEATHER WARNING WILL BE ISSUED AT OR BEFORE
9:00pm Friday 12-Oct-2007

Forecast prepared by: Bob Lake

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