A State of Emergency has once again been declared for the Nelson Tasman region ahead of further rain expected in the coming days.
Tasman Mayor Tim King declared a State of Emergency for the Nelson Tasman region as a pre-emptive step, due to the existing conditions in the region, following the recent severe weather.
The declaration ensures that the response to any incoming weather on Friday can be swift, to try and minimise the impact to people and property.
Metservice has issued an Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Top of the South on Friday.
Tasman northwest of Motueka can expect 120 to 150 mm of rain between 9am and 9pm Friday.
Peak rates of 20 to 30mm/h expected during Friday afternoon. The is a moderate chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Tasman and Nelson districts about and southeast of Motueka and north of Lake Rotoroa can expect 80 to 100 mm of rain between 9am Friday and 1am Saturday. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h expected Friday afternoon and evening. There is a high chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
Nelson Tasman Emergency Management has been activated and will be monitoring the incoming weather.
The weather front is expected to reach the Nelson Tasman region tomorrow from 9am, with the worst of the weather expected around midday. This includes heavy rainfall and potentially strong winds.
People are being asked to be ready for the incoming weather and should make plans today before the weather arrives tomorrow.
Stock should be moved to higher ground, and people should keep clear of waterways as they could rise rapidly if heavy rainfall was to occur.
Care needs to be taken around trees, as there is the chance of trees toppling with strong winds and the existing sodden ground conditions. It is recommended that people stay off the roads and avoid unnecessary travel, as road conditions will be slippery.
