Please tie down Tramps and secure things the wind could move. Also clear overhanging branches from Power lines - this is what usually causes power outages during windy periods.

 

 

A surge of gales will move into Auckland on Wednesday, peaking during the middle of the day or afternoon.

 

Wednesday July 22. Highest risk for damaging gusts is from 9am to 7pm. 

 

Winds won’t be solidly gale force during this time, but will gust into gale force in most exposed areas at some point. Generally speaking, winds look to be 40km/h to 80km/h. Peak gusts will be between 100 and 120km/h and these winds will likely be in the most exposed marine and ridge top areas to the west.

 

Sea - 8 metre waves along the west coast will increase salt spray in the air and beach erosion is also possible, building as the day goes on.

Sky - Hail, isolated thunderstorms, squalls, mostly in the morning

 

Like most of the recent wind events this is a relatively short surge, with the main risk covering less than half a day. Severe risks ease/clear on Thursday.

 

This is a Moderate risk event for power outages, hopefully not too widespread being peak winter with leaves off trees and winds only just breaking into gale at times. People should prepare for possible power outages on Wednesday.

 

Source Weatherwatch

 

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