Strong Wind Watch from Met Service - update
Strong Wind Watch from Met Service - update, plus ORANGE wind warning for Canterbury High Country
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Strong Wind Warning - Orange
Strong wind gusts could damage trees, power lines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
Area: Canterbury High Country
Valid: 26 hours from 1:00pm Wednesday to 3:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Severe northwest gales gusting 130 km/h
Strong Wind Watch
Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 21 hours from 6:00pm Wednesday to 3:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times, especially near the foothills and about Banks Peninsula.
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