Here’s what you need to know.

An Orange Heavy Rain Warning remains in place for Tasman District northwest of Motueka (until 9 pm today, Friday) and Tasman and Nelson districts about and southeast of Motueka and north of Lake Rotoroa (until 11 pm today, Friday).

There’s also a Strong Wind Watch in place for Tasman District until 9 pm today, Friday.

Weather Warnings & Watches | MetService

Dangerous river conditions, flooding, and slips are likely. Dangerous driving conditions and road closures are expected.

Please be safe out there, limit travel, if possible, drive to the conditions, and keep clear of flood waters.

If you feel unsafe at home, consider staying with friends or whānau or dropping into one of the below Civil Defence centres to weather the storm.

Ngatimoti School, 4 Greenhill Road, Motueka

Riwaka Hall, SH60, Riwaka

Taparewa Community Centre

These centres will be open from 10 am, Friday, 11 July, to 12pm, Saturday, 12 July.

A big thank you to https://www.facebook.com/TFKiwi for their assistance with these.

Biscuits, tea, and coffee will be available.

Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated for Tasman/Nelson severe weather displaced residents.

Register at TAS website or call 0508 754 163 for assistance finding temporary accommodation.

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For up-to-date rainfall information - Rainfall report | Tasman District Council Rainfall report | Tasman District Council

For up-to-date river flow information - River flow | Tasman District Council River flow | Tasman District Council

For State Highway information - Nelson and Marlborough | NZTA Journey Planner Tasman | NZTA Journey Planner

For local (Nelson / Tasman) road closures - Road Disruptions and Closures Road Disruptions and Closures