A severe weather warning has been issued for Manawatū, Whanganui and Horowhenua-Kāpiti.

Severe gales have been forecast and a strong wind warning has been issued for 16 hours from 2am Tuesday to 6pm.

Southeast gales are forecast to be severe at times in exposed places with gusts of 120kmh, especially near the ranges.

"Strong wind gusts could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures," MetService said. "Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles."

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There has also been a similar wind warning for Taupo and Taihape from 9pm Monday to 3pm Tuesday.

METSERVICE The deepening subtropical low bringing heavy rain and severe gales is expected to be to the east of Northland by lunchtime Monday.

A deepening sub-tropical low is moving southwards toward the North Island, and is expected to move onto Bay of Plenty during Tuesday morning and lie near Taranaki by midnight Tuesday.

The low will bring heavy rain and gales to many parts of northern and central New Zealand.

The weather warning comes a week after torrential rains caused flooding to northern and eastern areas.

MetService is warning of a risk of further damage to parts of the Gisborne region hit by floods on Queen's Birthday Monday.

The system would bring heavy rain into Gisborne from Monday afternoon, through into Tuesday. The heavy rain would move south into Hawke's Bay from Monday evening.