11m wave recorded in Wellington as huge swell pounds south coast; residents ordered to stay away

11m wave recorded in Wellington as huge swell pounds south coast; residents ordered to stay away

The Salvation Army’s Andrew Wilson gives an update on Wellington weather evacuations.

The evacuation centres will be open for as long as they’re needed, though they have been quiet this morning, the Salvation Army says.

Residents on Wellington’s southern coast have been told to evacuate ahead of monster waves that are set to pummel the coastline this morning.

Civil Defence has ordered residents in waterfront properties in Ōwhiro Bay, Island Bay, Houghton Bay and Breaker Bay to evacuate by 9am today, warning after that time it may be too dangerous to leave their properties.

Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little declared a state of emergency for the southern and eastern wards yesterday evening.

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