Strong winds could lift roofs and damage unsecured structures. A severe weather warning has also been issued for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. MetService warned the winds were likely to be strong enough to damage trees and power lines and to make driving hazardous. Supplied Heavy winds led to damaged power lines across South Canterbury on Friday. Risk of power outagesLines companies throughout the South Island were working together to prepare for the strong winds.

Source: Stuff September 11, 2021 22:43 UTC