Strong wind watch issued by MetService
A series of troughs over the Tasman Sea move eastwards across New Zealand today. A deepening low is forecast to cross the lower South Island overnight tonight and Wednesday morning. Northwest winds are expected to rise to gale across central New Zealand as the low moves east.
This Watch covers the possibility of northwest gales becoming severe at times in exposed parts of the Canterbury High Country north of Mt Taylor, Marlborough, Wellington and Wairarapa.
Area: Wairarapa, Wellington, Marlborough Sounds
Valid: 12 hours from 7:00am to 7:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times.
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Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
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44.7% I avoid spending money on coffee
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46.6% I still indulge at my local cafe
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8.7% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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