Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, residents told to stay off beaches as 7-metre swells forecast in Wellington

Ferry services across the Cook Strait have been suspended due to anticipated high swells. The cancellations are expected to be in effect from the evening onwards. Authorities are also advising residents in Wellington to avoid beaches as significant wave activity is predicted. Forecasts indicate swells could reach up to 7 metres.

These disruptions highlight the potential impact of severe weather on transportation and public safety in coastal regions.