Red wind warning ⚠️
What you need to know:
- A red wind warning for Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua has been issued. A Red wind warning is the highest warning possible - reserved for the most severe weather events that endanger life.
- Wellington Region Emergency Management regional spokesperson Dan Neely said the forecasted winds of 140kph could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures and could lift roofs.
His advice is; stay indoors where possible, avoid travel, bring pets inside (move stock to shelter), stay inside away from doors and window and preferably shelter in the middle of the house. Also unplug small appliances that might be affected by electrical power surges.
- The Wellington Region Emergency Coordination Centre had been activated and was currently monitoring the situation in close contact with MetService, councils, lifeline utilities and emergency services.
- In Aro Valley, Wellington Electricity said there were 134 customers without power. Power was expected to be restored within 8 hours.
- In Horokiwi and Newlands, another 91 people were without power and theirs was expected to be restored within 7 hours.
- Red wind warning sees Victoria University of Wellington close for the day
- Waves in Wellington hit 11.5 metres
- Air New Zealand said due to severe high winds in Wellington this morning, majority of our flights into and out of the capital have been cancelled through to 6pm,
People should contact 111 if people or property are at risk.
Keep up to date with warnings on the MetService website.
Live updates are being posted on the Stuff website.
Stay safe, neighbours.
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