CIVIL DEFENCE RED WARNING: Sub-Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is expected to impact the Bay of Plenty from 6 pm Saturday and will bring high winds, storm surge and intense rainfall There is potential threat to life due to strong winds, tree fall, dangerous river conditions, landslides and localised flooding. Large waves, higher tides and coastal flooding are a significant risk. Remain vigilant to rising water levels. Further area updates MAY be issued and we urge you to be prepared to act on any advice. Put safety first. Avoid unnecessary travel. Some roads may be impassable. Do not enter or drive through floodwaters. Stay off beaches & estuaries. Act quickly to self-evacuate if you see rising water or feel you are at risk of landslide. Be prepared for possible power and communications outages. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately. Visit https://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz or https://www.facebook.com/BOPCivilDefence for information
CIVIL DEFENCE RED WARNING: Sub-Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is expected to impact the Bay of Plenty from 6 pm Saturday and will bring high winds, storm surge and intense rainfall There is potential threat to life due to strong winds, tree fall, dangerous river conditions, landslides and localised flooding. Large waves, higher tides and coastal flooding are a significant risk. Remain vigilant to rising water levels. Further area updates MAY be issued and we urge you to be prepared to act on any advice. Put safety first. Avoid unnecessary travel. Some roads may be impassable. Do not enter or drive through floodwaters. Stay off beaches & estuaries. Act quickly to self-evacuate if you see rising water or feel you are at risk of landslide. Be prepared for possible power and communications outages. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately. Visit www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz or www.facebook.com/BOPCivilDefence for information
Severe gale easterlies changing to severe gale northwesterlies Sunday afternoon, with damaging gusts of 130km/h in exposed places. Impact: Threat to life from flying items and falling trees. Destructive winds will cause widespread damage including powerlines and roofs, with dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption to transport and power supply. Changes: Upgraded from Orange Warning to a Red Warning.
Action: Stay indoors or seek sturdy shelter away from trees. Avoid travel. Be ready for power and communication outages.
Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Large swells and coastal inundation are likely. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate.
Action: Monitor for updates.
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