Weather Tomorrow in New Zealand: Wellington Wind and Flight Updates

Tomorrow in New Zealand will continue to be affected by strong winds and rain, particularly in Wellington, where 20 arriving flights have been diverted or cancelled so far due to high winds NZ Herald RNZ. The orange strong wind warning for Wellington runs from 1 p.m. today until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, with severe gale northwest winds gusting 120km/h expected, which may damage trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures NZ Herald. Police closed a stretch of Oriental Parade from Carlton Gore Rd to the Maida Vale Rd intersection at Evans Bay Parade due to safety concerns, including people falling from bicycles and wing mirrors being blown off cars NZ Herald RNZ.

The Facts on Wind and Rain

Severe gale northwest winds gusting 120km/h are anticipated in Wellington NZ Herald. The Wairarapa is also under an orange strong wind warning from 9 p.m. tonight until 11 a.m. on Tuesday NZ Herald. In the South Island, northwesterly gusts reached 130km/h in Canterbury’s high country and plains, and a wind gust of about 200km/h was recorded at Mount Hutt, Canterbury, around 8 a.m. on Monday NZ Herald RNZ.

What This Means for Travel

WREMO advised locals to avoid unnecessary travel and, if travel is necessary, to take extra care and check conditions before leaving, noting strong winds could cause power outages NZ Herald. Waka Kotahi warned that SH2 Remutaka Hill could close if exposed areas exceed wind speeds of 140km/h for safety NZ Herald. Heavy rain warnings cover Fiordland, the headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers, the Canterbury lake and river headwaters about and south of Arthur’s Pass, and the Westland, Grey and Buller districts NZ Herald. Drivers are urged to avoid floodwater where depths are uncertain and to adjust speed due to slippery roads RNZ.

Comparison of Regional Conditions

In the South Island, the western ranges experienced heavy rain, while Canterbury’s high country and plains saw northwesterly gusts reaching 130km/h NZ Herald. Further north, Auckland and Waikato are expected to see passing cloud and fine spells before the front tracks north on Tuesday NZ Herald. The North Island’s brief respite ends on Tuesday as the front tracks north, bringing rain and stronger winds before moving away by the end of the day, followed by cooler temperatures and a showery westerly flow NZ Herald.

Our view is that holidaymakers, especially those in high-sided vehicles, should pay close attention to wind warnings and check road reports before setting out, as advised by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Herald.

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