Starting this afternoon, February 5th, red weather warnings for severe winds and heavy rainfall will be in effect.
Approaching Low-Pressure System: Localized Wind Gusts Expected to Surpass 50 m/s
- Red wind warnings become active this afternoon
- Southern storm or violent storm anticipated later today and into tomorrow
- Residents are advised to secure loose items and limit travel during the storm
- Heavy rainfall expected in southern and southwestern regions
- Conditions will begin to moderate early afternoon tomorrow, starting in the west
A southerly storm — potentially a violent one — is set to arrive later today and push through into tomorrow. Gusts are expected to range from 35 to 45 m/s, with higher elevations seeing local peaks above 50 m/s. Southern and western regions should brace for significant rainfall. Further details can be found here.
Precipitation expected at 18:00 UTC today, Wednesday, February 5th.
Red Warnings Begin This Afternoon, February 5th
The incoming system will trigger red warnings for severe winds and heavy rainfall from this afternoon. People are urged to tie down anything loose around their properties and think twice before heading out. Stay off the roads while these warnings are active if at all possible.
See alert here
Winds should ease back a little overnight, though a southerly storm is expected to reassert itself on the morning of February 6th, bringing another round of heavy rain. Relief will come gradually, first in the western regions, where a strong south-westerly wind will eventually usher in falling temperatures and scattered snow showers later in the day.
