Archives for April 2010
New global warming battle: Weather forecasters Vs climate scientists
A surprising battle of opinions has erupted over global warming between two groups that you would expect to agree on…
Friday’s national hghs…
Todays highest temperature was 21 at Kaitaia, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Hamilton , Kawerau, Hanmer Springs, Kawerau. Todays lowest maximum…
“Dust devil” lifts roofing iron in Papakura
Reports are coming in of a strong Willie Willie or “Dust Devil” in the South Auckland suburb of Papakura this…
Weather.com calls yesterday’s Atlantic hurricane outlook “useless”
The Colorado State University forecast team, led by Dr. Philip J. Klotzbach, predicts an above average 2010 Atlantic basin hurricane…
Is climate change affecting New Zealand?
The scientific experts have been warning about this for years so is it now coming true – is climate change…
Thursday’s national highs…
Today’s highest temperature was 21 at Kaitaia. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 11 at Waiouru. Kaitaia : 21 Whangarei :…
Drought officially declared in Auckland, Waikato
Farmers in the Upper North Island are being encouraged to take immediate steps to manage a drought situation. The Waikato,…
Drought causing leaky water pipes
Auckland’s long dry summer is being blamed for an unusually high number of water leaks from cracking pipes. The Waitakere…
Atlantic hurricane season may be a big one
University forecasters predict the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average, with 15 named storms and eight of those…
Rains, flooding kill 95 in Brazil
Heavy rains and flooding in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and surrounding areas Tuesday killed 95 people and injured at least…
