10/04/2026
👋 Mōrena koutou (good morning everyone). We’re back with another weather pānui (public notice, announcement, proclamation) ahead of Cyclone Vaianu making an appearance.
⚠️ MetService New Zealand updated their weather watches and warnings this morning. Thankfully, we have no red-level warnings across our region. However, things have changed since yesterday evening, so please pay attention.
🟠💨 Southern Ruapehu (think Waimarino down) and northern Rangitīkei (think Mangaweka up) - you have a strong wind warning from 9am Sunday until 2am Monday. Severe gale easterlies changing to severe gale northwesterlies are forecast for Sunday afternoon or evening, gusting 130km/h in exposed places. There is a moderate chance of upgrading to a red warning.
🟠💨 Northern Ruapehu - a strong wind warning is place 2am until 10pm Sunday. Severe gale easterlies changing to severe gale westerly late afternoon or evening Sunday, gusting 120km/h in exposed places. Low chance of upgrading to a red warning.
🟡🌧️ Northern Ruapehu also have a heavy rain watch from 8am until 8pm Sunday. Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Moderate chance of upgrading to a warning.
🟠💨 Tararua - a strong wind warning is in place 11pm Sunday until 8am Monday. Easterly quarter winds tending severe gale westerlies Sunday night, gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. There is minimal chance of upgrading to a red warning.
🟡🌧️ Tararua also has a heavy rain watch for 11am until 11pm Sunday. Periods of heavy rain are forecast, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Moderate chance of upgrading to a warning.
🟠🌧️ Tararua Range - there is a heavy rain warning in place 11am until midnight Sunday. Expect 90 to 120 mm of rain. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h expected Sunday afternoon and evening. Minimal chance of upgrading to a red warning.
🟡💨 Southern Rangitīkei and Whanganui - a strong wind watch is in place from 6pm until 11pm Sunday. Strong southeasterlies, changing to gale southwesterly Sunday afternoon and evening. Southwesterlies may approach severe gale in exposed places. Low chance of upgrading to a warning.
🟡💨 Manawatū and Horowhenua - a strong wind watch is in place from 10am Sunday until 6am Monday. Easterly quarter winds turning west to southwesterly. Winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Moderate chance of upgrading to a warning.
👀 As you can see, the forecast is changing as Cyclone Vaianu approaches. Continue to keep an eye on our page and website, as well as MetService and news websites, for the latest information. We're continuing to get ready for the weather, and will provide an update later today.
❌ Still no state of emergency declarations anywhere across our region.
🔙 Please go back and look at previous posts on our profile for preparedness information.
