Areas from Havelock North to Eketahuna are being warned of gusts of wind of up to 110km an hour this afternoon.
MetService have issued a warning to people in the area.
Forecaster Mark Pascoe said the winds have the potential to damage trees and powerlines and could make driving hazardous for high-sided vehicles and motorbikes.
- NZHERALD STAFF
Wind warnings for Hawkes Bay
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