MetService Severe Weather Warnings show there will be heavy rain and some strong wind for many areas. Wellington's wild winds battered the city on Friday night with emergency services being called to at least three properties where roofs have been damaged. MetService had issued a strong wind warning and heavy rain watch for Wellington – strong wind gusts were expected to potentially damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures. Earlier on Friday, a tree had fallen on Lambton Quay, causing traffic issues. TONY KNIGHT/Supplied On Friday afternoon, a tree had fallen on Lambton Quay.

Source: Stuff July 16, 2021 09:45 UTC