The region is set for a windy start to the week.
Gale-force gusts are expected to batter the Bay for much of today but the forecast is for clear skies for the remainder of the week. Severe west to northwest gales with gusts up to 140km/h are likely in exposed places for the region.
People are advised that such strong winds can cause damage to trees, power lines and lift roofs, as well as make travelling hazardous.
MetService meteorologist Claire Flynn said a lot of the country was in for a "fairly windy week".
Yesterday brought gusts up to 36 knots or 67 km/h and they were set to double in strength today "Hawke's Bay will get the worst of it overnight but should ease around dawn," Ms Flynn said.