With weather warnings and watches in place for the Top of the South Island, drivers must take extra care on the roads tomorrow (Thursday 14 November).
With weather warnings and watches in place for the Top of the South Island, drivers must take extra care on the roads tomorrow (Thursday 14 November).
State Highway 60 in Tākaka/Golden Bay and State Highway 6, Hira to Rai Valley, are set to get a drenching.
The Metservice has issued a Heavy Rain Warning for Tasman, west of Motueka, and a Heavy Rain Watch for the Bryant and Richmond Ranges. The alerts apply from early Thursday morning to late Thursday night.
It means drivers must be prepared for wet weather driving conditions and the hazards it brings – heavy rain increases the risk of slips, rockfalls, and localised flooding.
Road users must drive to the conditions, reduce speed in slippery conditions, increase following distances, avoid sudden braking, and use headlights if visibility is poor.
Because bad weather can close roads at short notice, it is also advisable to check road and weather conditions before you travel:
Highway conditions – Nelson/Marlborough(external link)
Metservice weather warnings(external link)
Driving in bad weather
