Conditions are windy almost everywhere in New Zealand this afternoon as a large storm continues to rage well south of the country in the Southern Ocean.

As predicted the isobars have tightened this afternoon indicating stronger winds are returning to many regions.

According to most of the government weather observations winds are moderate to strong almost everywhere with gust around the 60 and 70km/h mark the norm.

Observations at top 3 centres:

Auckland – most sites indicate winds are averaging over 50km/h and gusting to 70km/h.
Wellington – nor’westers 40km/h gusting 76 but gusts to 111km/h on exposed Mt Kaukau.
Christchurch – westerlies 32km/h gusting 50

Of course we don’t have weather observations everywhere in NZ – so we’re keen to hear if there are any CALM places at the moment.

If it’s calm where you are drop us a comment and let us know where you are!

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