Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
Event: rain — Severity: Moderate
Areas: Bay of Plenty west of Whakatane, including Rotorua
Expect 100 to 140 mm of rain, especially inland. Peaks rates of 25 to 40 mm/h possible in localised downpours and possible thunderstorms during Wednesday. Impact: Streams and rivers may rise rapidly. Surface flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions possible. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal. Changes: Watch upgraded to an Orange Warning.
Heavy Rain Watch
Event: rain — Severity: Minor
Areas: Bay of Plenty about and east of Whakatane
Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Localised downpours and thunderstorms possible Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.