Severe Weather Warnings and Watches

Issued by MetService at 8:47pm Sunday 31 Aug 2025

West to southwest gales for parts of New Zealand tonight and Monday

A series of fronts embedded in a strong west to southwest flow affect New Zealand over the next few days, bringing severe gales to exposed places.

Please keep up to date with forecasts.

Strong Wind Warning - Orange

Area: Auckland, Great Barrier Island, and Coromandel Peninsula

Period: 4hrs from 8:00pm Sunday 31 Aug 2025 to 12:00am Monday 1 Sep 2025

Forecast: Severe gale southwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
Minimal chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.

Strong Wind Watch - Yellow

Area: Dunedin, Clutha, Southland south of Gore, and Stewart Island

Period: 6hrs from 12:00pm Monday 1 Sep 2025 to 6:00pm Monday 1 Sep 2025

Forecast: West to southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Area: Hawke's Bay south of Hastings, and the Tararua District

Period: 12hrs from 12:00pm Monday 1 Sep 2025 to 12:00am Tuesday 2 Sep 2025

Forecast: Westerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
High chance of upgrading to a Warning.

Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.

An update for severe weather will be issued by: 10:00am Monday 1 Sep 2025

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