A MetService red level strong wind warning is in place until at least 3pm today, with a 224km/h gust recorded at Mt Hutt Summit overnight.

A MetService red level strong wind warning is in place until at least 3pm today, with a 224km/h gust recorded at Mt Hutt Summit overnight.

A red warning is in place for the region, while much of the South Island is under an orange warning.

A red warning is in place for the region, while much of the South Island is under an orange warning.

Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for Ulukhaktok, forecasting gusts of up to 90 km/h overnight. It'll be windy in Sachs Harbour, too.

Most of the England and Wales will feel 45 to 55mph gusts and exposed locations could see these reach 70mph, the Met Office said. ......

Most of the England and Wales will feel 45 to 55mph gusts and exposed locations could see these reach 70mph, the Met Office said. ......

MetService forecast strong northwesterlies gales gusting at 130km/h in parts of the Canterbury High Country.

MetService has forecast strong northwesterlies up to 130km/h with heavy rain and thunderstorms lashing South Island.

Capetonians travelling around the Central Karoo district and False Bay coast are urged to layer up and arm themselves with windbreakers and jackets as...