Archives for August 2011
Power use down as quake impacts
Christchurch has seen a considerable drop in power usage since the February quake and power companies are noticing the lack…
Special Coverage: WeatherWatch.co.nz to track Hurricane Irene
WeatherWatch.co.nz will this weekend have special coverage of Hurricane Irene as it roars towards the entire eastern coastline of the…
TGIF – National highs!
Did someone say Spring is in the air?! Today’s highest temperature was 19 at Alexandra, Dunedin. Today’s lowest maximum temperature…
Warm weekend for most
Forget the severe frosts and black ice of last weekend – this weekend looks significantly warmer and drier across much…
How hurricane forecasters develop the ‘cone of uncertainty’
This story was posted by friend of WeatherWatch.co.nz Dave Hennen – CNN senior meteorologist. It sounds like something out of…
Hurricane Irene – Millions face direct hit, extensive coverage
Forecasters issued watches and warnings for the US East Coast in advance of Hurricane Irene, a monstrous storm that could…
Adelaide’s warmest end to winter in 18 years
Adelaideans are taking off their coats as they enjoy their warmest end to winter in 18 years, according to weatherzone.com.au….
Latest weather news headlines
A quick run down of the main weather headlines surrounding New Zealand, Australia and the world this weekend. New ZealandSub-tropical low…
Thursday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 19 at Gisborne, Hastings, Blenheim, Ashburton Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 10 at Waiouru Kaitaia :…
Weak sub-tropical low failing to kick start
A weak area of low pressure in the northern Tasman Sea has, for a week now, failed to really kick…
