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Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Issued: 9:34am Sunday, 29th May 2022
Area: Gisborne from Ruatoria northwards
Valid: 9:00am Monday to 3:00am Tuesday
Expect 90 to 140 mm of rain, with the largest accumulations likely about the ranges. Peak rates of 20 to 30 mm per hour possible from Monday afternoon.

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