Strong wind watches issued for parts of the South Island

Sunday 28 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 28 Sep 2025, 12:49pm

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MetService has issued strong wind watches for Canterbury, Otago, Southland, Fiordland, and Stewart Island. A northwest flow may bring severe gales to exposed areas. These watches for some regions are expected to remain in place until 7pm on Sunday.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffSun 28 Sep 2025, 10:33am

   Strong wind warning for parts of the country (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 28 Sep 2025, 11:39am

   Severe wind risk: MetService warns South Island residents to stay alert (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 28 Sep 2025, 12:31pm

   Weather watches issued as wind, snow to settle in South Island (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 28 Sep 2025, 12:49pm

   Strong winds for South before snow hits inland (opens in new tab)