[{"source":"","link":"","post-text":"When does the heavy rain end?\nHere is Angus with all the information regarding when Severe Weather Warnings and Watches that are currently in place, ending soon or continuing through the day. All our latest Warning information can be found at http://bit.ly/AllWarnings. ^Lisa","post-date":"27/03/2019 10:41:53","post-picture":""},{"source":"","link":"","post-text":"HEAVY RAIN EASING AND MOVING NORTHWARDS TODAY\n\nA front that has caused major flooding in Westland finally starts moving northwards today. Most stations along the coast have recorded just under 200mm since the rain event started on late Sunday/Monday, with stations inland getting well above 200mm, one station has recorded around 1000mm so far!\n\nThe Heavy Rain Warnings are expected to ease this morning, with Buller currently receiving its heaviest rain until 11am. This means Westland will see the rain ease to some scattered showers this morning with the front and heaviest rain travelling northwards towards central New Zealand this afternoon and the central North Island tonight.\n\nAs the front approaches the North Island, Wellington and Wairarapa have Strong Wind Warnings in force until 2pm this afternoon.\n\nFor all the latest Watches and Warnings please check http://bit.ly/AllWarnings ^KL","post-date":"27/03/2019 09:55:16","post-picture":""},{"source":"","link":"","post-text":"Rain continues for the West Coast.\nThe Severe Weather Warnings for the South Island rainfall event are still in play. Mondays forecast of 500mm to 700mm of rain for the Westland ranges is on track. This is a significant event even by West Coast standards and there have been road closures from Makarora on the Otago side of the Haast Pass to south of Hokitika and \nNZTA are advising West Coasters to avoid all but essential travel. \nMetService Warnings are in place until Wednesday morning for Westland and Buller.  Stay up to date with the latest at bit.ly/SWWarnings. More radar images every 7.5mins at https://www.metservice.com/maps-radar/rain-radar/westland. Stay safe out there. ^Lisa","post-date":"26/03/2019 13:51:53","post-picture":""}]