Heavy Rain Warning – Red Period: 14hrs from 9am – 11pm Wed, 21 Jan Area: Northland Forecast: Expect another 90 to 120 mm of rain on top of what has already accumulated, or possibly more in some localised areas, especially in the north and east. Peak rates 25 to 40 mm/h in localised downpours from this afternoon. Impact: Threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips. Conditions will disrupt travel, make some roads impassable, and isolate communities. Action: Do not enter floodwaters and avoid travel. Act quickly to self-evacuate if you see rising water. Be ready for power and communications outages. Preparedness advice. Issued: 9:08am Wed 21 Jan Next update: 9:00pm Wed 21 Jan Action advice supplied by the National Emergency Management Agency.