New Zealand Faces Severe Gale and Heavy Rain Warnings

Published: 2026-05-09
Category: weather
Source: MetService New Zealand
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MetService New Zealand has issued severe weather warnings and watches for strong gales and heavy rainfall across numerous regions. Gusts up to 130 km/h are anticipated, particularly in exposed areas, from Friday night into Saturday morning. These conditions may cause damage to infrastructure and make travel challenging.

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