The Metservice has extended weather warnings and watches for the top of the South Island.
Tasman, west of Motueka, is now under a Heavy Rain Warning, and a Heavy Rain Watch is in effect for Nelson and Marlborough, east of Blenheim. These warnings are in place until eight pm tonight (Friday).
The wet weather will affect several highways, including State Highway 60 from Motueka to Collingwood, State Highway 6 from Nelson to Renwick, State Highway 63 through the Wairau Valley, and State Highway 6 from Nelson to Murchison. Bad weather increases the risk of flooding, slips, and tree and rock falls.
Drivers travelling on these routes must take extra care and drive to the conditions.
Wet roads are slippery roads. Road users must watch their speed and following distances and be prepared for hazards such as flooding, slips, and tree and rock falls.
Please check road and weather conditions before you travel.
Highway conditions – Nelson Marlborough(external link)
MetsService weather warnings(external link)
Drivers planning to travel on State Highway 60 between Motueka and Collingwood are encouraged to monitor the weather closely tonight and tomorrow.
The MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Tasman west of Motueka from six pm today (Thursday) until six pm tomorrow (Friday).
Heavy rain is forecast for the region and will affect State Highway 60 from Motueka, over the Tākaka Hill, through to Collingwood.
Drivers must be prepared for potentially dangerous road hazards such as flooding, slips, tree and rock falls. It's crucial to drive to the conditions, maintain a safe speed and following distance, and use headlights in poor visibility to ensure they stay safe on the roads.
Roads can be closed at short notice in bad weather. Please check road and weather conditions before you travel.
