Weather warning for lower North Island

Waves crash over Marine Drive in Eastbourne. File photo / Mark Mitchell

MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the Wairapapa, Wellington and Marlborough regions as strong northerly gales are expected overnight.

A front and an associated low are forecast to cross central New Zealand tonight, bringing northerly gales to the area.

The strongest winds are expected about the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and southern parts of Wairarapa between 10pm tonight and 4am tomorrow, when severe gale gusts of 120 km/h are likely in exposed places.

MetService says winds of this strength have the potential to damage trees, powerlines and insecure structures and make driving hazardous, especially for high sided vehicles and motorcycles.


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- NZHERALD STAFF