MetService has issued the following SEVERE WEATHER update.
Severe Weather Watches
Issued at: 9:40am Monday, 17th January 2022Situation
Cyclone Cody, currently over waters to the east of New Zealand, is expected weaken while moving southwards towards the
Chatham Islands during today (Monday) and Tuesday. The risk of severe gales about exposed parts of eastern Bay of Plenty
and northern Gisborne has decreased and the Strong Wind Watch is now lifted. Please note that hazardous sea and swell
conditions are still expected about the east coast of the North Island, particularly from Gisborne to Wairarapa, where
large easterly swells, significant sea surges/rips and coastal inundation are possible.Cancellations
Strong Wind Watch for Bay Of Plenty, Gisborne