This may happen again on Saturday morning, with severe gales of the same speeds reappearing briefly, authorities forecast.
Passing showers will accompany the strong winds on Sunday morning, which may bring about a thirdber alert.
MetService meteorologist Alain Baillie forecast temperatures across the weekend for Auckland are about average for this time of year, but this could be deceptive.
“The strong wind and frequent showers will mean the 15 degrees forecast for Auckland will feel more like 8 or 9 degrees,” Ballie said.
Waka Kotahi also warned of thunderstorms this morning and evening, which could increase the speeds of the winds.
“This would need to track very close to the Bridge to raise the alert level,” Waka Kotahi said in a statement.