Archives for January 2010
Extreme weather events for England & USA
Millions of people living in southern England and the Home Counties were told to prepare themselves for up to 40cm…
Wednesday’s national highs…
Today’s highest temperature was 29 at Blenheim. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 16 at Haast, Milford Sound. Kaitaia : 25…
Global warming – 00’s warmest decade on record
The noughties were the warmest decade on record in New Zealand, although last year was cooler than average, latest climate…
BLOG: Let’s focus on the positive for 2010
Philip Duncan takes a look back at the big events of 2009 and what the start of 2010 looks like….
Nelson number one for the sun
Nelson has regained its title as the sunshine capital of the country. The city clocked up 2571 hours last year,…
Several rain warnings for West Coast
More rain warnings have been issued for the South Island’s West Coast. WeatherWatch.co.nz says trampers and campers in the area should…
Tuesday’s national highs…
Todays highest temperature was 26 at Kawerau. Todays lowest maximum temperature was 11 at Milford Sound. Kaitaia : 24 Whangarei…
A calmer, cooler, day
The gale or near-gale winds that affected much of New Zealand have eased back significantly for most places today with more…
Tsunami hits Solomon Islands after major quake
A tsunami unleashed by a major earthquake ploughed into the Solomon Islands on Monday, devastating at least one village and…
BLOG: Crisis? What global warming crisis?
By Philip Duncan When I hear the word ‘crisis’, I immediately envisage people with arms out, desperately calling for help….
