Strong winds and heavy rain continue across the region, but the current Orange strong wind warning is likely to be downgraded around midday.

Key information:

• Ōwhiro Bay Parade to Derwent Street (Island Bay), and the roads from the Pass of Branda (between Seatoun and Breaker Bay) and the Spruce Goose café in Lyall Bay remain closed this morning. These roads are closed for public safety, and the public are asked to please stay away while we clean up the area.
• It is likely sections of these roads will be closed for much of the day while Council crews check damage and clear the area.
• Wellington City Council services and facilities are fully operational today, including rubbish and recycling collections.
• Some areas continue to experience power outages, for more information head to the Wellington Electricity website.
• Motorists and cyclists are urged to take extra care on the city's roads today, especially along the coastal roads, due to debris, and the possibility that trees or slips have come down overnight.
• There are some bus replacements for trains and bus diversions in place in some areas, check Metlink for updates.
• If you have flights booked please check Wellington Airport's website for the latest updates, and ferry provider for Cook Strait sailings.
• Members of the public are urged to avoid the Town Belt and the city's reserves due to reports of multiple fallen trees. Council staff are checking tracks and starting work to clear fallen or unstable trees.
• The Wellington Phoenix's men's final A-League match for the season has been rescheduled from tonight to Sunday at Sky Stadium as opponents Perth Glory’s planned flights were disrupted due the recent weather event.
• Wellington Water recommends all recreational water users follow the advice of Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA) which suggests staying out of the water for two to three days after heavy rain.
• For regular updates keep an eye on Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), Wellington City Council’s Facebook page facebook.com/wellingtoncitycouncil and wellington.govt.nz/weather-event.
• We ask the public to please be patient, travel to the conditions, and report slips or weather-related hazards to the Contact Centre by email at info@wcc.govt.nz, call 499 4444, fill in the webform or go through the FixIt App.

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