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Strong and gusty southwesterly winds continue to affect New Zealand today and Sunday. Strong Wind Watches remain in force for parts of the country, and a Strong Wind Warning is now in force for Clutha, Southland and Stewart Island.
People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case any changes are made or more areas are added.
Strong Wind Warning
Impact: Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Area: Clutha
Period: 13hrs from 9am – 10pm Sat, 21 May
Forecast: Southwest gales are forecast to be severe at times, with gusts reaching 120 km/h. Note, another period of gale southwesterlies likely about the coast during Sunday morning and afternoon.
Strong Wind Watch
Area: Dunedin and North Otago
Period: 17hrs from 9am Sat, 21 May – 2am Sun, 22 May
Forecast: Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Area: Coastal Southland including Stewart Island
Period: 10hrs from 9am – 7pm Sat, 21 May
Forecast: Southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times. Note, another period of gale southwesterlies expected during Sunday morning and afternoon.
Issued: 9:30am Sat, 21 May
Next update: 9pm Sat, 21 May
Source: metservice.com