A screenshot of a MetService post showing strong southwesterly winds may affect Dunedin and Clutha. Photo: MetService
A strong wind watch is in place for Dunedin and coastal Clutha, and may reach severe gales gusting to 100km/h in exposed places, MetService says.
Strong southwesterlies in the southeast of the South Island are expected to ease this afternoon and evening.
A weather watch for severe gales was in force for coastal Clutha and Dunedin until 1pm on Sunday.
Meanwhile, people along the Wairarapa coast between Turakirae Head and Mataikona have been warned of heavy swells, rising to 5.5 metres early on Monday morning.
The wind warnings come after a chilly night across Aotearoa, with temperatures dipping to as low as minus 5.5 degrees Celsius in Waiouru, minus 4 in Taumarunui, and minus 3 in Taupō, Masterton and Rotorua, MetService said in an X post.
"The lowest temperatures are in the central North Island. Down south, strong winds stop winds from getting too low."
Ata mārie, good morning ☀
— MetService (@MetService) July 6, 2024
Here are the minimum temperatures from midnight today
The lowest temperatures are in the central North Island
Down south, strong winds stop temperatures from getting too low.
A Strong Wind Watch is in force for Dunedin and coastal Clutha pic.twitter.com/c8me7xnljj
