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Archives for December 2014

USA: Massive rain storm cuts power to 150,000 in San Francisco

The US Pacific coast’s strongest storm in years pummeled California and Oregon yesterday, leaving at least one man dead and…

Coming from the east – Saturday’s situation & outlook

The weekend is looking like an east to southeasterly airflow will lie over much of the South Island, while high…

Australia: Brisbane under fire again – rain, thunder and lightning in QLD

Brisbane city and much of south-east Queensland have been hit by rolling thunderstorms that brought heavy rain, lightning and blackouts…

Rain forecasts “chopping and changing”

For some people rain falling in December is great news, for others it’s a real annoyance…much like a changing rain…

The coast is clear – Weather risks for Friday

WeatherWatch forecasters can’t see any real risks in today’s weather around the country – with patches of cloud and light…

Friday’s national forecast

A southerly quarter airflow lies over the country today, most regions see some cloud or precipitation for a time. The…

Cloud and drizzle – Friday’s situation & outlook

A southerly quarter airflow sits over the South Island, meaning cloud and drizzle in the east and a fine day…

Council under pump to modify wastewater treatment

The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is under the pump to modify its wastewater treatment plant and quickly. Serious concerns…

Australia: Drought stricken NT farmers given loan lifeline

Cattle producers in the Northern Territory can now apply for an Australian Government drought concessional loan. Federal Minister for Agriculture…

Tasman Sea low next week “one to monitor”

WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters say the rough weather that has been affecting Sydney and Brisbane this month, in the form of thunderstorms…