Regional Forecast: Wednesday 28th May

A ridge of high pressure covers the South Island on Wednesday, however an area of low pressure in the Tasman Sea will approach the South Island, with periods of rain in the West, and scattered falls later further east.

Severe Weather Risk: Enhanced risk of heavy rain about the northwest of the Island - 50-90mm of rain is expected about Northern Westland, Buller and Tasman, a SLIGHT risk extends out into Marlborough and Nelson, especially about the ranges.

🌧️Marlborough & Nelson: Cloudy with a high chance of rain from morning, with heavy falls possible. Light N/NE winds. - Slight risk of significant heavy rain

🌧️Westland, Buller and Tasman: Cloudy with periods of rain throughout most of the day, heavy falls, especially about the ranges. Light N/NE winds. Enhanced risk of significant heavy rain

🌦️Canterbury Plains, including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula: Cloudy periods, with a low chance for the odd spot of rain from afternoon. Light N/NE winds.

🌦️Mackenzie District: Mostly cloudy, with scattered rain off the alps, especially from afternoon. Light N/NE winds.

🌦️Central Otago: Cloudy periods, perhaps the odd spot of rain, mostly in the west. Light N/NE winds.

☁️Coastal Otago, Clutha and Dunedin: High cloud, but likely to remain mostly dry - just the low chance of a shower. Light N/NE winds.

🌦️Southland: Cloudy periods, some possible scattered rain from afternoon or evening, highest risk in the north and west. Light N/NE winds.

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