Windy in South Island 1 January

[Chris Raine]

Happy New Year

For those down in the South Island we have wind warnings for Canterbury, Otago and Southland and heavy rain for the West Coast tomorrow . For those involved in rural fire management the forecast causes concerns . Any thoughts on this potential event?

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Yes, it could be. I don't think that things are really all that dry to cause any major concern though.

JohnGaul
NZThS

[Chris Raine]

The country side is dry in Central Otago and upper reaches of Waitaki Valley . Some parts of central Otago have seen no rain in a month aka Lauder . Fire bans are in place in Central. Rural Fire districts are experiencing fires from old burns from 2-3 months ago reigniting on farms

[Richard]

Yes, it could be. I don't think that things are really all that dry to cause any major concern though.

JohnGaul
NZThS

Yer still a lot of green grass about at this stage

Still not a breath of wind here yet but no doubt on its way,140km MS are saying gees that's getting up there

[Andy]

Very dry in Central Otago, already 1 fire south of Alexandra 20h plus on the 28th of Dec.

[Richard]

So far, at the time the MS said the 130-140km winds would be starting and considering we are in one of the best wind tunnels areas in the country,its only blowing at about 40 kms.......

[mattyj46]

Drove back from Te Anau, we're getting some good gusts through Dipton way. The wind was also whipping up lose dirt/dust just before Mossburn, was quite spectacular.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

It's been windy here since about 4:30pm and the cloud cover is hinting of windy conditions aloft.
I see that Paul has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the West Coast.
Could be 10567 strikes there this evening
Shame it's not next week when I'm over there.

JohnGaul
NZThS

[Richard]

It's been windy here since about 4:30pm and the cloud cover is hinting of windy conditions aloft.
I see that Paul has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the West Coast.
Could be 10567 strikes there this evening
Shame it's not next week when I'm over there.

JohnGaul
NZThS

Great,hope there's a chance of some spill over lightening in my area if it come through overnight.

[Chris Raine]

We have had NW blowing at 60-65 kph since 10am this morning , now steadily becoming overcast with distant thunder to the SW heard in the last 30 minutes

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

We have had NW blowing at 60-65 kph since 10am this morning , now steadily becoming overcast with distant thunder to the SW heard in the last 30 minutes

Are you back in Oamaru or down there in Thornbury?

JohnGaul
NZThS

[mattyj46]

Just had a flash of lightning here followed by some thunder. Rain set in about half an hour ago.

[Chris Raine]

Hi John

I am at Thornbury on holiday

[Andrew Massie]

It's been windy here since about 4:30pm and the cloud cover is hinting of windy conditions aloft.
I see that Paul has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the West Coast.
Could be 10567 strikes there this evening
Shame it's not next week when I'm over there.

JohnGaul
NZThS

I'm picking 10568!

[Michael]

Next week could be a similar setup John.

It's been windy here since about 4:30pm and the cloud cover is hinting of windy conditions aloft.
I see that Paul has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the West Coast.
Could be 10567 strikes there this evening
Shame it's not next week when I'm over there.

JohnGaul
NZThS

[NZstorm]

Very strong upper winds seem to favour the spillover lightning activity. So could be a bit of a show for inland spots of the SI overnight. Interesting to see the thunder report from the south.

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Next week could be a similar setup John.

I hope so about Wednesday.
Wind had died down here for a while but now it has picked up again. Nice sunset.

JohnGaul
NZThS

[joecam]

Wind causing problems in Roxburgh, an out of control wind fed fire is burning. One house burnt and a number of people evacuated SE of the town. Helicopters fighting fire and manpower has been withdrawn due to hazardous conditions.

[mattyj46]

Wind causing problems in Roxburgh, an out of control wind fed fire is burning. One house burnt and a number of people evacuated SE of the town. Helicopters fighting fire and manpower has been withdrawn due to hazardous conditions.

Ahhh my uncle and aunty arrived in Roxburgh eariler today, interesting situation.

[MoorfNZ]

Nor'wester is raging here, still warm, fantastic cloud formations during sunset.

Will have to keep eye on the Alps to see if there's any lightning action...

Anyone else reporting storms inland on East side of Alps?

[Andrew Massie]

Nor'wester is raging here, still warm, fantastic cloud formations during sunset.

Will have to keep eye on the Alps to see if there's any lightning action...

Anyone else reporting storms inland on East side of Alps?

I did see a single strike on the tracker in thunderstorm corner.. although the accuracy is questionable..!

[NZ Thunderstorm Soc]

Nor'wester is raging here, still warm, fantastic cloud formations during sunset.

Will have to keep eye on the Alps to see if there's any lightning action...

Anyone else reporting storms inland on East side of Alps?

I did see a single strike on the tracker in thunderstorm corner.. although the accuracy is questionable..!

Haven't seen anything yet from here although i'm picking up a few sferics now
It was fine looking towards the TC area at sunset
Very windy here at the moment.
JohnGaul
NZThS

[MoorfNZ]

Off out to stare over at TC from tower in garden.... will report back!!

[Andrew Massie]

Off out to stare over at TC from tower in garden.... will report back!!

Don't bother... looks all quiet now on the tracker..!

[MoorfNZ]

Yep... went up, came down... lol not a lot happening but it did help ease my hangover headache somewhat!

Happy New Year to all my fellow weather enthusiasts