Update 2: The strong wind watch issued by the Metservice is still in force for Gisborne but with a slight time change to 8 am:

Strong Wind Watch for Gisborne

Issued: 8:52am Tuesday, 18th May 2021
Area: Inland Gisborne and inland Hawkes Bay north of State Highway 5
Valid: 8:00am Tuesday to 3:00pm Tuesday
West to northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places.

The wind has caused a few power glitches and it is being monitored by Eastland Group.

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