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    Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country

    Heavy downpours and strong wind gusts are setting in for central and southern parts of the country


    A heavy rain warning's in place until tomorrow evening for the Tararua Range, with thunderstorms and flooding possible.

    The Tasman District will also be under a heavy rain warning from 8 this evening, and the Buller District from 9 tonight.

    A heavy rain watch takes effect for the Nelson Lakes District from 9 tonight.

    Strong wind watches are in place for Central Otago, Queenstown Lakes District, Dunedin, Clutha and Southland.

    Watches for Wellington, Wairarapa and the Canterbrury High Country apply from later tonight

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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