Archives for August 2012
Ernesto threatens Jamaica
For many Americans, Jamaica is one of those vacation spots that you dream about. A tiny island in the tropics,…
Big low still on track for this week
With the big 8 Day Low falling apart, you would think that the weather will be settling for most, if…
Sunday’s national forecast
Our 8 Day Low has finally fallen apart. But that doesn’t mean all the rain has gone as well. Showers…
Phil’s Weekly Column: Our new shaky attitude towards earthquakes
In Philip Duncan’s weekly Saturday column he today looks at our new shaky attitude towards earthquakes and volcanoes as our “every…
Super 15 and Olympics weather outlook
The Chiefs will be looking for their first Super Rugby title tonight as they take on the Sharks, and they…
US Drought now covers half the country
Growing up in the United States, I was often told stories about the 1930’s and the “Dust Bowl” years, a…
Big, but speedy low expected for next week
The Looney Tunes character “Speedy Gonzales” could often be heard shouting “¡Ándele!, ¡Ándele!” (Spanish for “Go on, Go on!”) as…
Saturday’s national forecast
A showery Saturday is expected for many Kiwis today. The very stubborn and slow-moving Tasman low will continue to keep…
SE Queensland freezes again
South East Queensland has been going through some very cold nights again and last night was no different reports Sunshine Coast…
Outlook for tomorrow
The east coast of the North Island is looking likely to receive rain on Saturday, also from East Cape right…
