Weather: What Wellingtonians need to know as ‘threat to life’ wind warning issued

Wellington Residents Urged to Seek Shelter

Wellington residents are advised to seek shelter following a rare red wind warning issued by MetService, predicting destructive 140km/h gales that pose threats to life and potential widespread damage. With flights and ferries canceled, and power outages impacting hundreds of homes, Wellington Region Emergency Management (WREMO) emphasizes the seriousness of the situation, urging locals to stay away from windows and doors and to shelter in the middle of their houses. This marks the first red warning for Wellington since the color-coded system was introduced in 2019.

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