Wellington drivers will need to take extra care on the region’s roads with wind weather warnings in force.
The Metservice has issued a Strong Wind Watch for the region from one am Tuesday morning to one pm Tuesday afternoon. North to northwest winds are forecast to approach severe gale in exposed places.
It means drivers will need to exercise caution on exposed routes like State Highway 2 Remutaka Hill and the Wainui Saddle on State Highway 1 Transmission Gully.
This particularly applies to drivers of high-sided vehicles (eg trucks and vans), light and towing vehicles, and motorcycles.
Strong winds increase the risk of treefalls, downed powerlines and wind-blown debris. Road users should be ready for such hazards and should check road and weather conditions before they travel.
