The region will go untouched by a storm wreaking havoc in the north of the country this week, forecasters say.
WeatherWatch.co.nz forecaster Philip Duncan said the region would be largely unaffected by a subtropical low causing severe gales and stormy conditions in Northland and Auckland.
"We're not getting the low-pressure system that Northland and Auckland have got."
Mr Duncan said the only flow-on effects of the low in Hawke's Bay were winds picking up today, reaching maximum speeds of about 30km/h, which was half of the speed considered gale-force.
Today was expected to be mostly cloudy, with drizzle and light showers.