Update 2: The strong wind watch issued by the Metservice is still in force for Gisborne but with a slight time change to
8 am:Strong Wind Watch for Gisborne
Issued: 8:52am Tuesday, 18th May 2021
Area: Inland Gisborne and inland Hawkes Bay north of State Highway 5
Valid: 8:00am Tuesday to 3:00pm Tuesday
West to northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.
The wind has caused a few power glitches and it is being monitored by Eastland Group.