MetService New Zealand has issued a Red Strong Wind Warning for Wellington City, the Hutt Valley and Porirua.
Thursday 1 May 2025 - 11:08am
MetService New Zealand has issued a Red Strong Wind Warning for Wellington City, the Hutt Valley and Porirua.
This warning is in place from 10:00am today (Thursday 1 May) until 3:00am tomorrow (Friday 2 May).
Severe gale southwesterlies with gusts of 140 km/h peaking this afternoon, especially about the South Coast of Wellington City and exposed hilltops.
Winds are expected to pick up from now and peaking at 1pm.
We are advising people to stay indoors where possible and avoid unnecessary travel.
If you need to travel this afternoon/evening, plan ahead as strong winds can make driving hazardous.
Safety Advice
- Take special care on coastal roads as there may be debris.
- Severe wind gusts like these can damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures and can cause threat to life from flying items and falling trees.
- Destructive winds can cause widespread damage including powerlines and roofs, with dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption to transport and power supply.
- Be ready for possible power and communication outages.
- Secure any outdoor items if safe to do so, like wheelie bins, trampolines and outdoor furniture that may blow around.
- Keep an eye on the weather and visit MetService for the latest warning updates.
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Current Watches and Warnings
In addition to the Red Strong Wind Warning, there are a number of other severe weather watches and warnings in place for the Wellington Region
- Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Wellington, Hutt Valley and Porirua from 10:00am Thursday 1 May until 12:00pm Friday 2 May
- Orange Heavy Rain Warning for Wairarapa (South of Masterton) from 10:00am Thursday 1 May until 4:00pm Friday 2 May.
- Orange Strong Wind Warning for Coastal areas of Wairarapa from 10:00am Thursday 1 May until 3:00am Friday 2 May.
- Orange Heavy Swell Warning for Kāpiti, Porirua and Wellington South-East coast from midday Thursday 1 May until 3am Friday 2 May.
- Orange Heavy Swell Warning for the Wellington City coastline/harbour from midday Thursday 1 May until midday Friday 2 May.
- Orange Heavy Swell Warning from Lake Ferry along the Wairarapa coast line from midday Thursday 1 May until 9:00pm Friday 2 May.
- Yellow Strong Wind Watch for the Kāpiti Coast from 10:00am until 11:00pm Thursday 1 May.
- Yellow Strong Wind Watch for Inland areas of Wairarapa from 1:00pm Thursday 1 May until 3:00am Friday 2 May.
For the most up to date information on these watches and warnings, visit the MetService website.
Read emergency event information for the Wellington Region.
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