Please note this is a snap shot of the warnings as of 11:20am Friday.  This page will not be updated.

Northland

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the North Island from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Auckland

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the North Island from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Waikato

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island high country Occasional rain or showers are expected to become heavy from Friday afternoon, in the 9 hours from 3pm to midnight Friday, about 60mm of rain is likely. Note: the rain is likely to fall as heavy snow above 800 metres this evening and a heavy snow warning for the central North Island high country has also been issued. Also the occasional heavy rain or showers are expected to ease for a time overnight Friday, but are expected to become heavy again Saturday evening. Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the NorthIsland from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Waitomo

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island high country Occasional rain or showers are expected to become heavy from Friday afternoon, in the 9 hours from 3pm to midnight Friday, about 60mm of rain is likely. Note: the rain is likely to fall as heavy snow above 800 metres this evening and a heavy snow warning for the central North Island high country has also been issued. Also the occasional heavy rain or showers are expected to ease for a time overnight Friday, but are expected to become heavy again Saturday evening. Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the NorthIsland from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Coromandel

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the North Island from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Bay Of Plenty

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the North Island from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Taumarunui

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island high country Occasional rain or showers are expected to become heavy from Friday afternoon, in the 9 hours from 3pm to midnight Friday, about 60mm of rain is likely. Note: the rain is likely to fall as heavy snow above 800 metres this evening and a heavy snow warning for the central North Island high country has also been issued. Also the occasional heavy rain or showers are expected to ease for a time overnight Friday, but are expected to become heavy again Saturday evening. Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the NorthIsland from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms). Heavy Snow Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island highcountry from Taupo to Taihape Occasional rain or showers are expected to turn to snow above 700 metres this evening. In the 6 hours from 8pm Friday to 2pm Saturday, 15-20cm of snow could accumulate above 800 metres, with lesser amounts down to 700 metres.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Rotorua

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the North Island from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Taupo

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island high country Occasional rain or showers are expected to become heavy from Friday afternoon, in the 9 hours from 3pm to midnight Friday, about 60mm of rain is likely. Note: the rain is likely to fall as heavy snow above 800 metres this evening and a heavy snow warning for the central North Island high country has also been issued. Also the occasional heavy rain or showers are expected to ease for a time overnight Friday, but are expected to become heavy again Saturday evening. Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the NorthIsland from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms). Heavy Snow Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island highcountry from Taupo to Taihape Occasional rain or showers are expected to turn to snow above 700 metres this evening. In the 6 hours from 8pm Friday to 2pm Saturday, 15-20cm of snow could accumulate above 800 metres, with lesser amounts down to 700 metres.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Tongariro

No warning in force for this location

Taihape

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island high country Occasional rain or showers are expected to become heavy from Friday afternoon, in the 9 hours from 3pm to midnight Friday, about 60mm of rain is likely. Note: the rain is likely to fall as heavy snow above 800 metres this evening and a heavy snow warning for the central North Island high country has also been issued. Also the occasional heavy rain or showers are expected to ease for a time overnight Friday, but are expected to become heavy again Saturday evening. Heavy Snow Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island highcountry from Taupo to Taihape Occasional rain or showers are expected to turn to snow above 700 metres this evening. In the 6 hours from 8pm Friday to 2pm Saturday, 15-20cm of snow could accumulate above 800 metres, with lesser amounts down to 700 metres.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Gisborne

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the North Island from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Hawkes Bay

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the North Island from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Wairarapa

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: Wellington Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds Northwesterly gales are expected to reach severe gale at time during Friday and Saturday, with gusts of 130 km/h likely in exposed places.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Taranaki

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: The northern half of the North Island from Northland to Taranaki and across to Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and also for Gisborne and Hawkes Bay. Northwest winds are expectd to rise to gale force in many areas early this afternoon, then turn westerly in the evening. From 3pm Friday to midnight Saturday, these winds are then expected to reach severe gale at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h. (For western areas these strong winds could be accompanied by squally thunderstorms).
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Wanganui

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island high country Occasional rain or showers are expected to become heavy from Friday afternoon, in the 9 hours from 3pm to midnight Friday, about 60mm of rain is likely. Note: the rain is likely to fall as heavy snow above 800 metres this evening and a heavy snow warning for the central North Island high country has also been issued. Also the occasional heavy rain or showers are expected to ease for a time overnight Friday, but are expected to become heavy again Saturday evening.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Manawatu

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island high country Occasional rain or showers are expected to become heavy from Friday afternoon, in the 9 hours from 3pm to midnight Friday, about 60mm of rain is likely. Note: the rain is likely to fall as heavy snow above 800 metres this evening and a heavy snow warning for the central North Island high country has also been issued. Also the occasional heavy rain or showers are expected to ease for a time overnight Friday, but are expected to become heavy again Saturday evening.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Horowhenua

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: The central North Island high country Occasional rain or showers are expected to become heavy from Friday afternoon, in the 9 hours from 3pm to midnight Friday, about 60mm of rain is likely. Note: the rain is likely to fall as heavy snow above 800 metres this evening and a heavy snow warning for the central North Island high country has also been issued. Also the occasional heavy rain or showers are expected to ease for a time overnight Friday, but are expected to become heavy again Saturday evening.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Wellington

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: Wellington Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds Northwesterly gales are expected to reach severe gale at time during Friday and Saturday, with gusts of 130 km/h likely in exposed places.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Marlborough

Strong Wind Warning, Areas Affected: Wellington Wairarapa and the Marlborough Sounds Northwesterly gales are expected to reach severe gale at time during Friday and Saturday, with gusts of 130 km/h likely in exposed places.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Nelson

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Ranges of Westland north of Otira, and the ranges of Buller and northwest Nelson Periods of heavy rain are expected during Friday and Saturday. In the 36 hours from 9am Friday to 9pm Saturday, 120 to 170mm of rain is likely. Rainfall intensities may reach 15 to 20mm per hour at times. Note: Above 500-600 metres the rain is likely to accumulate as heavy snow.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Nelson Lakes

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Ranges of Westland north of Otira, and the ranges of Buller and northwest Nelson Periods of heavy rain are expected during Friday and Saturday. In the 36 hours from 9am Friday to 9pm Saturday, 120 to 170mm of rain is likely. Rainfall intensities may reach 15 to 20mm per hour at times. Note: Above 500-600 metres the rain is likely to accumulate as heavy snow.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Buller

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Ranges of Westland north of Otira, and the ranges of Buller and northwest Nelson Periods of heavy rain are expected during Friday and Saturday. In the 36 hours from 9am Friday to 9pm Saturday, 120 to 170mm of rain is likely. Rainfall intensities may reach 15 to 20mm per hour at times. Note: Above 500-600 metres the rain is likely to accumulate as heavy snow.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Westland

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Westland ranges south of Otira Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue during Friday and Saturday. In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to 2pm Saturday, a further 100 to 150mm of rain is likely. During the same period about 50mm could fall in low lying coastal areas. Rainfall intensities may reach 15 to 20mm per hour at times. Note: Snow levels are expectd to lower to 300 or 400 metres during Friday and there is heavy snow warning for areas south of Mt Cook. Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Ranges of Westland north of Otira,and the ranges of Buller and northwest Nelson Periods of heavy rain are expected during Friday and Saturday. In the 36 hours from 9am Friday to 9pm Saturday, 120 to 170mm of rain is likely. Rainfall intensities may reach 15 to 20mm per hour at times. Note: Above 500-600 metres the rain is likely to accumulate as heavy snow. Heavy Snow Warning, Areas Affected: Fiordland and Westland south ofMount Cook. Snow levels are expectd to lower to about 100-200 metres today ( Friday). In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to midday Saturday, 35 to 45cm of snow is likely to accumulate above 300 metres in Fiordland, and above about 400 metres in Westland south of Mount Cook.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Christchurch

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Headwaters of the Otago and Canterbury lakes and rivers Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue about the Divide during Friday and Saturday. In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to 2pm Saturday, a further 100 to 140mm of rain could fall near the Divide, with over 60mm likely within 15km east of the Divide. Note that most of the precipitation falling near the Divide will be snow and won’t immediately flow into catchments.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Canterbury Plains

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Headwaters of the Otago and Canterbury lakes and rivers Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue about the Divide during Friday and Saturday. In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to 2pm Saturday, a further 100 to 140mm of rain could fall near the Divide, with over 60mm likely within 15km east of the Divide. Note that most of the precipitation falling near the Divide will be snow and won’t immediately flow into catchments.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Canterbury High Country

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Headwaters of the Otago and Canterbury lakes and rivers Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue about the Divide during Friday and Saturday. In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to 2pm Saturday, a further 100 to 140mm of rain could fall near the Divide, with over 60mm likely within 15km east of the Divide. Note that most of the precipitation falling near the Divide will be snow and won’t immediately flow into catchments.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Dunedin City

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Headwaters of the Otago and Canterbury lakes and rivers Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue about the Divide during Friday and Saturday. In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to 2pm Saturday, a further 100 to 140mm of rain could fall near the Divide, with over 60mm likely within 15km east of the Divide. Note that most of the precipitation falling near the Divide will be snow and won’t immediately flow into catchments.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Otago

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Headwaters of the Otago and Canterbury lakes and rivers Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue about the Divide during Friday and Saturday. In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to 2pm Saturday, a further 100 to 140mm of rain could fall near the Divide, with over 60mm likely within 15km east of the Divide. Note that most of the precipitation falling near the Divide will be snow and won’t immediately flow into catchments.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Southern Lakes

Heavy Rain Warning, Areas Affected: Headwaters of the Otago and Canterbury lakes and rivers Periods of heavy rain are expected to continue about the Divide during Friday and Saturday. In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to 2pm Saturday, a further 100 to 140mm of rain could fall near the Divide, with over 60mm likely within 15km east of the Divide. Note that most of the precipitation falling near the Divide will be snow and won’t immediately flow into catchments.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST

Southland

Heavy Snow Warning, Areas Affected: Fiordland and Westland south of Mount Cook. Snow levels are expectd to lower to about 100-200 metres today ( Friday). In the 30 hours from 8am Friday to midday Saturday, 35 to 45cm of snow is likely to accumulate above 300 metres in Fiordland, and above about 400 metres in Westland south of Mount Cook.
Issued: 10:32 am 17 Sep 2010 NZST