Get out of the Sounds: Evacuation warning as Cyclone Gita approaches New ZealandBRADEN FASTIER/STUFF Damaging gusts of 130kmh are expected at exposed parts of the Marlborough Sounds. Residents, campers, trampers and boaties have been told to leave the Marlborough Sounds before Cyclone Gita hits. Marlborough District Council communications manager Glyn Walters said anyone who was able to should leave the Marlborough Sounds. READ MORE:* Cyclone Gita brings huge seas* Live: Gita nears New Zealand* Preparing for Cyclone GitaWalters said people should stay with friends or family in Marlborough if they could as heavy rain could cause slips, and large waves in excess of 6 metres were expected. A heavy rain warning was in place from 10am to 10pm on Tuesday, with the strong wind warning from 4pm on Tuesday to 4am on Wednesday.

Source: Stuff February 19, 2018 01:35 UTC