19/04/2026
Hey Stokes Valley.
This is some information in regards to what the next few days is looking like. We will try keep Stokes Valley residents upto date with information as we receive it.
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⚠️⛈️ HEAVY RAIN WARNING – WELLINGTON REGION ⛈️⚠️
UPDATE – 8.45pm, Sunday 19 April
MetService has issued an update regarding the timings of the warnings and watches affecting our region starting tomorrow.
Here’s an overview:
- Heavy Rain Warning (Orange), affecting The Tararua Range, Wairarapa and Tararua District south of Woodville, also Wellington south of Tawa and the Hutt Valley: From 3pm Monday, 20 April until midnight Tuesday, 21 April – totalling 33 hours of persistent rain, with heavy falls and possible thunderstorms ⛈️.
The predicted peak rates and accumulation totals remain the same as outlined below, and there is still a moderate chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.
- Heavy Rain Watch (Yellow), affecting Kāpiti Coast and the parts of Wellington not covered by the Warning: From 6pm Monday, 20 April until 9pm Tuesday, 21 April – expect periods of heavy rain with possible thunderstorms on Monday evening. There is a moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.
- Strong Wind Watch (Yellow), affecting Wellington City, Hutt Valley and Porirua: From 4pm Monday, 20 April until 9pm Tuesday, 21 April – south to southeasterly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. This watch also has a moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.
We’re in for a sustained period of severe weather – make sure you plan your travel around the region accordingly, follow tips (below) for household preparedness, keep an eye on MetService New Zealand for updates and look after yourself and each other.
Have a good night,
WREMO Duty Team
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Mōrena Wellingtonians,
After yesterday’s downpours, MetService’s most recent update shows that we are in for more severe weather, starting with a period of briefly heavy rain this evening before more persistent, heavy rain falls and possible thunderstorms set in on Monday.
A Heavy Rain Warning has been issued for Tararua Range, Wairarapa and Tararua District south of Woodville, as well as Wellington south of Tawa and the Hutt Valley, from 11am Monday, 20 April until 6pm Tueday, 21 April.
Expect 80 – 120 mm of rain on Monday morning, and up to 150 – 250 mm about the ranges. Peak rates are 15 – 25 mm per hour, but 25 – 40 mm per hour are possible to accumulate in localised places from Monday afternoon.
There is currently a moderate chance that this will upgrade to a Red Warning.
In addition to the above, MetService has issued a Strong Wind Watch which affects Wellington City, Hutt Valley and Porirua. Expect southerly winds which may approach severe gale in exposed places, between 4pm Monday, 20 April and 9am Tuesday, 21 April. There is a moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.
👉 Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
👉 Strong wind gusts can damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
👉 Take extra care on the roads.
👉 Clear stormwater drains to help prevent surface flooding.
Follow the tips above and keep an eye on MetService New Zealand to stay safe and be ready for this incoming weather. Our website has additional information on household preparedness: https://www.wremo.nz/get-ready
We will keep you updated. Stay dry and safe 😊
Kia kaha 💛
WREMO Duty Team
