'Red Strong Wind Warning': MetService Urges Canterbury to Avoid Travel

'Red strong wind warning': MetService urges Canterbury to avoid travel

Emergency Management Canterbury has advised that people need to be aware of the weather warnings issued as destructive winds and heavy rain hit the South...

MetService issues red level strong wind warning for Canterbury

The red wind warning could see gusts of up to 150km/h and pose a threat to life from flying items and falling trees, MetService warns.

Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of 'dangerous' winds

Civil Defense warned of destructive 150km/h gusts as severe weather threatens to batter much of the South Island and lower North.