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Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
⏳ In force until Tue 27 Oct, 01:00 📍 Wairarapa (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
Severe gale northwest winds gusting 120 km/h in exposed places. Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal. Changes: Watch upgraded to an Orange Warning.
📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
Official alert linked
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📡 CAP alert details
Common Alerting Protocol
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SeverityModerate
⏱
UrgencyFuture
❓
CertaintyLikely
Eventwind
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaWairarapa
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-26T09:20:54+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-26T21:00:00+13:00
Expires2026-10-27T11:00:00+13:00
📋 Official instructions
Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261025202054330.8
Message typeUpdate
Senderhttps://www.metservice.com
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.554.0.severeweather.nz.20261025072833748.1
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Action: Prepare your property by securing items that can be picked up by strong winds. Drive cautiously.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Severe gale northwest winds gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
- Impact: Damage to trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures possible.
- Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
- Chance of upgrading to a Red Warning: Minimal.
- Changes: Watch upgraded to an Orange Warning.
ⓘ News summary · read the original report for full context.
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