Multiple weather alerts have now been issued for the Top of the South with heavy rain and strong winds expected from Wednesday evening.
A Heavy Rain Warning is in place for the Tasman District, northwest of Motueka, from midnight tonight until midday Friday – up to 300 mm of rain is forecast for the ranges.
There is uncertainty about the duration of this event so there are moderate chances of upgrading to a Red Warning.
NZTA is warning drivers to take care as State Highway 60 in Tākaka and Golden Bay will be affected.
A Heavy Rain Watch has also been issued for Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough for Thursday and Friday, with Strong Wind Watches also in place for the Marlborough region.
This weather will affect:
