The MetService is warning of wind strong enough to damage trees and down powerlines in Otago and Southland today.
The MetService issued wind watches and warnings across New Zealand yesterday as a strong westerly flow covered the country.
A warning is in place for Otago, Southland, Stewart Island and the southern coast of Fiordland from 6am to 3pm today.
Northwesterly gales were forecast to be severe at times, and gusts could reach 120kmh in exposed places.
The MetService said strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures and make driving hazardous, especially for motorcyclists and those in high-sided vehicles.
A wind watch previously in place for the area yesterday was lifted because winds eased.
A warning was also in place for the Canterbury high country from 9am to 4pm yesterday.
Snowfall warnings were in place for the the Crown Range Rd and Lindis Pass until 9pm yesterday, and for the Milford Rd until 6am today.
