Strong winds are forecast to hit the South tonight. Photo: Getty Images
MetService has put out a strong wind watch has been put in place for coastal parts of Clutha and Dunedin from 9pm today through to 5am tomorrow.
It said southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places. Coastal inundation was also possible.
There was a moderate chance the watch would be upgraded to a warning.
In the North Island, a watch was also in place further up the country for coastal parts of Wairarapa and the Tararua District tomorrow.
A state of emergency has been declared for Wellington's Southern and Eastern wards ahead of huge swells expected to hit the coast over the next few days.
- Allied Media
