Bay of Plenty residents are being warned to be ready for severe weather conditions in the next 24 hours.

The Metservice is predicting ‘destructive' winds of up to 120km/h, as well as heavy rain in some areas.

The Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is urging residents to take precautions before the inclement weather arrives.

The group has issued the following advice:

*Ensure household spouting is cleared of debris and clear blocked drainage and stormwater grates.

*Secure loose outdoor items such as rubbish bins, garden furniture, trampolines and pot plants.

*Bring pets indoors.

*Limit non-essential travel, but if you must be on the road, check the New Zealand Transport Agency website (www.nzta.govt.nz) or call 0800 444 449 for the latest information on road conditions.

Boaties are also being reminded to check moorings and moored boats.

Harbourmasters says it's important to ensure their mooring headline are not chafing and mooring attachment points are strong enough to withstand winds of more than 55 knots.