Photo / 123RFNorthwest gales are expected to gust up to 140km/h in exposed places until 6pm on Saturday. The Wairarapa be under a severe wind warning, as gusts of 120km/h in exposed areas are forecasted. CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND - SEVERE WEATHER WARNING – 1:20PM@MetService is forecasting strong winds & heavy rain on #SH1 Desert Rd. There is also a strong wind warning for #SH5 Napier to Taupo. ^AP https://t.co/m20hB1pL2l — Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) July 16, 2021The strong wind could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 16, 2021 02:53 UTC