The tail of the storm that is ravaging much of the lower North Island today, is expected to hit Dunedin tomorrow. Periods of heavy rain are expected to hit Dunedin (east of Pukerangi) from 4am until 7pm tomorrow, and there is a strong possibility the watch could be upgraded to an Orange warning. MetService is forecasting the heavy rain to peak between 10am and 2pm. Because South Dunedin was quite low-lying and flooded relatively easily, she said it was wise for residents to be prepared. "Follow advice from the Civil Defence and stay alert with the latest heavy rain watches and warnings on the MetService website."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 15, 2026 22:09 UTC