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Storm continues to develop, weather quiet so far
Residents in the North Island and upper South Island are continuing to wait for the strong winds this evening as a storm…
150km/h wind gusts possible for central NZ
The government forecaster, MetService, has today issued almost 20 severe weather warnings ahead of the incoming overnight storm. WeatherWatch.co.nz says…
Incoming storm to affect all of the NI and upper SI (+ Maps)
New Zealand – but mostly the North Island and upper South Island – is in the firing line for a “Weather Bomb” moving in tonight and…
Weather Bomb aiming for North Island
DEVELOPING STORY — WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters have high confidence that a significant and rapidly deepening low this weekend will reach “weather bomb”…
An “unusual” storm – what does that mean?
Earlier this evening WeatherWatch.co.nz described the storm as “unusual” – Philip Duncan explains why: Most of the warnings and predictions…
Torrential showers and Severe Thunderstorms on the cards for today
Northern New Zealand is directly in the firing line for more thunderstorm activity and more heavy showers today predicts WeatherWatch.co.nz….
Towering clouds building over Auckland, upper NI
Impressive clouds are again capturing the attention of Aucklanders, those in Waikato and other upper North Island residents as afternoon heating and…
Is there a tornado risk today?
Following Wednesday’s impressive waterspout that passed right by Auckland’s CBD WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters are being asked if the risk continues today…
Flash/surface flood risk for Auckland + another funnel cloud spotted
4:29pm — WeatherWatch.co.nz says a band of heavy afternoon showers has formed over the Hunua and Bombay ranges and are heavy…
Rain easing at the top of both islands – heading east
A final burst of heavy rain in Nelson is now easing and WeatherWatch.co.nz says satellite imagery shows a definite clearance…
