The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning yesterday and their predictions were met with strong gusty winds and a few showers throughout the region.
Visitors persevered at Floriade, however the ferris wheel was closed and organisers were kept on their toes to ensure marquees were secure.
Floriade's Nightfest will be unaffected by the weather conditions, which was tipped to ease as we head towards the evening.
666 Drive presenter Adam Shirley went looking for windiest place in Canberra and many listeners agreed it would be the Arboretum.
However, years of careful planning and some thoughtful placement of trees meant the wind posed little cause for concern for the growing attraction.
Head horticulturalist Adam Burgess said that ensuring the trees had the correct level of protection was key to helping them through the windy conditions.
"Making sure that we're only protecting the trees for the most minimal time we can is actually one of the most beneficial things for them," Mr Burgess said.
"They're supposed to bend and sway in the wind, staking them and protecting them can increase the chances of breakage."
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