Utah family hasn't heard from their son in 30 hours after the area in New Zealand where he's serving a mission was struck by a devastating cyclone.
Logan Williams was in the town of Wairoa when Cyclone Gabrielle struck the country's North Island overnight in Utah. Thousands are without power as New Zealand officials declared a National State of Emergency for only the third time in its history.
Williams and another missionary serving in the area were unable to evacuate before the storm hit, Logan's mother, Amy Williams, said.A spokesperson with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Williams and the other missionary were aware of the storm as it approached and we able to gather supplies ahead of landfall.
Winds gusts of over 87 miles per hour were recorded along the coast, with waves close to 36 feet high off the Bay of Islands, according to CNN. A meteorological service said over 30 state highways were closed and all air, sea, and rail transport for much of the northern half of the North Island was shut down.
The church spokesperson said they were working to get more information on the two missionaries, but would not classify them as missing since so much of the area's infrastructure is inoperable.
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