A front, preceded by gale westerlies, and followed by gale southwesterlies is forecast to move north across the lower South Island this (Sunday) afternoon.

Gales west to southwest winds may become severe in exposed parts of coastal Southland including Stewart Island, Clutha and Dunedin and a Watch is in force.

People are advised to stay up to date with the latest forecasts in case part of this Watch is upgraded to a Warning or new areas are added.
Strong Wind Watch

Area: Coastal Clutha and Dunedin
Valid: 19 hours from 1:00pm Sunday to 8:00am Monday
Forecast: West to southwest winds may rise to severe gale strength in exposed places.

Area: Coastal Southland including Stewart Island
Valid: 8 hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm Sunday
Forecast: Westerly gales may become severe in exposed places.

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