General November Weather

[harleyb]

An interesting low-level wave feature over the waters off NW Nelson in this mornings visible satellite imagery. It reminds me of the "morning glory" cloud in the Gulf of Carpentaria. What could be the cause? Outflow from the line of storms to the west?

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[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Generally a fine day with north to NW winds breezy at times with various amounts of high to mid-range clouds from the west.
22C for today.

[Storm Struck]

Just looking at tomorrow there are a few dynamics there for a severe cell or two across the plains, given some hints of a polar jet are present and abrupt cold upper air is crossing.
Total totals are very widespread over the country with 57 to 58 over Canterbury.
The ridging opens up in the afternoon to allow coastal light NE winds in, while it remains W-NW inland.
Potential for 20+mm hail and squally winds.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Yes, the odds are likely for thunderstorm activity across the plains and around here, tomorrow, but whether a separate topic is required for this as thunderstorm activity across Aotearoa/New Zealand is quite ripe at the moment with lots of isolated thunderstorms happening, some with tornado events and unlikely incidents like the poor joker who's ute got struck by lightning near Hokitika.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Fine morning with clear blue dome skies but cloud gradually forming during the afternoon with some throw over showers forming and moving cross later in the day and evening. NW winds becoming strong and breezy this afternoon.
24C for today with 0.3mm from overthrow rain from the west.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Interesting day here weather wise. No thunder heard or lightning observed but today was an interesting day cloud wise with wind differences from between SW to West to SE winds later this afternoon forming interesting cloud forms. It did rain eventually, later this evening with 0.6mm to 10pm with more later. Some photos from today.

[tgsnoopy]

Between about 12.30 and 2pm this afternoon I was working on plant in effectively a lean to in Taupo. Had 2 hail & 1 heavy rain showers come through causing me to cease, secure the equipment shelter & take refuge in my vehicle. No thunder, but man that wind was cold, cut ya in half material.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Interesting day weather wise here today as compared to yesterday with interesting cloud forms today as well as yesterday.
Lots of Cu congestus forms today but weakening away during the afternoon.
Interesting this evening as I was sitting in my couch in my room after having dinner, relaxing whilst doing the crossword in the paper, I noticed some dark clouds to the south. not taking much notice, and dozing off, I heard one or two drops on the roof. Not expecting much as there was no thunderstorm watch for South Canterbury on the MS Website, I wasn't alerted to such an event happening.
The few spots got much more numerous,coming onto rain and then the rain became heavier and heavier. I woke up and then there was a flash of lightning within the cloud, what people call sheet lighting with a great roll of thunder. Wow, I wasn't expecting this. I recorded 6mm of rain in 10 minutes from the shower before easing off. Another rumble of thunder was heard about 5 minutes after the first one I heard. Later I saw some lightning off shore to the east of here. Today's maximum was 20.2C with a total of 8mm of rain for today.

[Nev]

Mod Note: See new thread for yesterday and today's 'Canterbury T-storms'.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Becoming fine overnight but clouding up this morning and clouding more so during the afternoon with moderate winds from betwixt the south and east blowing this afternoon.Not very interesting here as compared to further north. Some rumbles of thunder were heard around the TC area about a quarter to four this afternoon. Grey skies and clagg for the rest of the day and evening with winds dropping and becoming calm with some drizzle resulting in 1.9mm for today until 10pm.
Cool temperatures this evening with today's maximum of 16.5C reached late this morning.

[TonyT]

Intense rain here this morning, between 50-70mm since midnight depending which gauge to believe, and rain rates 40-60mm/hr at times.

[Storm Struck]

Rain has been moderate to steady most of the day in the city, around 18-20mm so far, I do see the heavy band is moving back down from the north now so more to come.

Both Wednesday and Friday bring thunderstorm chances as Mike suggested yesterday, what a year for storms so far right across the country.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Bugger all storms in Geraldine this year with lots of days with clagg occurring lots of times there, Jason.!
This month making up for it.Interesting to see how December fears?
..anyway, rain overnight easing away this morning turning to drizzly showers. 27.2mm for today, however remaining overcast and claggy for the rest of the day into the evening, with light SE winds and becoming calm this evening.
Had to light the fire this evening with today's maximum temperature only reaching 11.4C

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Fine day today after a brisk morning start. Down to 4.7C after yesterday's clagg.
NE winds with a maximum of 20.4C.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Some light rain overnight but clearing away this morning but remaining cloudy with thin cloud and rather mild temperatures with a north to NW blowing.
Today's maximum was 24.4C here today with 0.7mm of rain overnight.

[David]

Some nice heating ahead of this band coming in, up to 23C, dewpoint 17-18C

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Just overcast with low cloud. No chance for thunder today as forecasted sadly. Coming onto light rain now.

[darcyplumb]

Just overcast with low cloud. No chance for thunder today as forecasted sadly. Coming onto light rain now.

Similar conditions here too.

[Razor]

Just overcast with low cloud. No chance for thunder today as forecasted sadly. Coming onto light rain now.

Keep the rain down there please. Hagley Oval is sold out for what promises to be a great cricket international shortly

[David]

Just had thunder to the east of here from a line which has suddenly popped up in the gulf

[Nev]

Thunder heard here as well. A prelude the very active main band hitting south Akld atm...

[David]

Radar image from 12.52pm. Thunderstorms to east and west and nothing in between

[harveyt86]

Impressive looking squall line incoming. No thunder heard here yet.

[David]

Pretty sharp temperature drop, down 5.5 degrees in the last 10 mins on my station. Main part of the band still moving in

[darcyplumb]

Some storms appear to be developing along the Canterbury foothills. Looks like rain in chch at the moment which is a shame.