Gale-Force Winds Shut State Highway 53, Damaging Roofs in Taranaki and Wellington
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Updated · New Zealand Herald · Jun 26
Gale-Force Winds Shut State Highway 53, Damaging Roofs in Taranaki and Wellington
3 articles · Updated · New Zealand Herald · Jun 26
Summary
State Highway 53 at Waihenga Bridge near Martinborough closed after the Ruamahanga river rose, adding a road shutdown to overnight wind damage across Taranaki and Wellington.
Gale-force winds brought down trees, lifted roofs and sent trampolines flying as the weather system swept through both regions.
Orange strong-wind warnings remain in force for Taranaki and Wellington until this evening, signaling the disruption and damage risk is not yet over.