Roofs have lifted in Southland, as MetService warns of gale-force winds buffeting parts of the South. It has issued a strong wind warning for coastal Clutha, Southland and Stewart Island from 9am until 4pm on Sunday. West to southwest winds were forecast and severe gales were expected to gust to 120kmh in exposed places. Police have urged motorists between Waihola and Balclutha to take care, due to high winds in South Otago this afternoon. Fire and Emergency New Zealand reported several roofs had lifted in Southland this morning, with crews dealing with incidents in Bluff, Invercargill and Wallacetown.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 04, 2022 03:29 UTC