Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
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Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Looks like round 3 is alreay upon us.
Dale has had thunder during the night on the west coast of the South Island.
I am picking up heaps of strikes to my SW already. Too bad the Taranaki radar is out at the moment as Taranaki really looks the place to be for good storms today and tonight.
Dale has had thunder during the night on the west coast of the South Island.
I am picking up heaps of strikes to my SW already. Too bad the Taranaki radar is out at the moment as Taranaki really looks the place to be for good storms today and tonight.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
king country getting thunderstorms now
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Waikanae, Kapiti Tornado - Jul 9
Thunderstorm Warning:
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Issued by MetService at 12:28 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
Valid until 01:00 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
This warning affects people in the following local government areas:
HOROWHENUA, KAPITI COAST and MASTERTON.
At Midday, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near OFFSHORE KAPITI COAST.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the east, and are expected to lie near OTAKI and THE SOUTHERN TARARUA RANGES at 12:30 pm.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by damaging wind gusts.
Very strong wind gusts can break branches from trees, damage roofing, and make driving hazardous especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in force for BULLER, CANTERBURY HIGH COUNTRY, KAPITI-HOROWHENUA, MANAWATU, NELSON, TAIHAPE, TARANAKI, WAIRARAPA, WANGANUI and WELLINGTON.
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management advises that as storms approach you should:
- Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
- Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
- Move cars under cover or away from trees;
- Secure any loose objects around your property;
- Check that drains and gutters are clear;
- Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.
During and after the storm, you should also:
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines;
- Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.
This warning is due to be updated or lifted by 01:00 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
NOTE: Only severe thunderstorm tracks are shown in the graphic. Other thunderstorms may exist in the area.
MEDIA PLEASE NOTE: This warning will be updated within the next hour or so. MetService would appreciate it being broadcast regularly during this period.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Oh boy!, Another storm is developing by Lake Karipiro now....
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That warning has now been lifted...
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Another lot of Warnings Issued:
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Issued by MetService at 01:32 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
Valid until 02:15 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
This warning affects people in the following local government areas:
HOROWHENUA and PALMERSTON NORTH CITY.
At 01:15 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near OFFSHORE MANAWATU.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the eastsoutheast, and are expected to lie near LEVIN, FOXTON and WAITARERE at 01:45 pm.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by damaging wind gusts.
Very strong wind gusts can break branches from trees, damage roofing, and make driving hazardous especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in force for BULLER, KAPITI-HOROWHENUA, MANAWATU, NELSON, TAIHAPE, TARANAKI, WAIRARAPA, WANGANUI and WELLINGTON.
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management advises that as storms approach you should:
- Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
- Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
- Move cars under cover or away from trees;
- Secure any loose objects around your property;
- Check that drains and gutters are clear;
- Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.
During and after the storm, you should also:
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines;
- Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.
This warning is due to be updated or lifted by 02:15 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
NOTE: Only severe thunderstorm tracks are shown in the graphic. Other thunderstorms may exist in the area.
MEDIA PLEASE NOTE: This warning will be updated within the next hour or so. MetService would appreciate it being broadcast regularly during this period.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
Issued by MetService at 01:32 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
Valid until 02:15 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
This warning affects people in the following local government areas:
HUTT CITY, KAPITI COAST, MASTERTON, PORIRUA CITY and UPPER HUTT CITY.
At 01:15 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near DURVILLE ISLAND, OFFSHORE NORTH OF THE MARLBOROUGH SOUNDS and OFFSHORE KAPITI COAST.
These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the eastsoutheast, and are expected to lie near OFFSHORE KAPITI COAST, UPPER HUTT and KAITOKE at 01:45 pm.
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by damaging wind gusts.
Very strong wind gusts can break branches from trees, damage roofing, and make driving hazardous especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in force for BULLER, KAPITI-HOROWHENUA, MANAWATU, NELSON, TAIHAPE, TARANAKI, WAIRARAPA, WANGANUI and WELLINGTON.
The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management advises that as storms approach you should:
- Take shelter, preferably indoors away from windows;
- Avoid sheltering under trees, if outside;
- Move cars under cover or away from trees;
- Secure any loose objects around your property;
- Check that drains and gutters are clear;
- Be ready to slow down or stop, if driving.
During and after the storm, you should also:
- Beware of fallen trees and power lines;
- Avoid streams and drains as you may be swept away in flash flooding.
This warning is due to be updated or lifted by 02:15 pm Saturday 09 July 2011.
NOTE: Only severe thunderstorm tracks are shown in the graphic. Other thunderstorms may exist in the area.
MEDIA PLEASE NOTE: This warning will be updated within the next hour or so. MetService would appreciate it being broadcast regularly during this period.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Thunder and lightning here in Tawa. The last roll of thunder scared the crap out of our cat.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
I flew down to Queenstown today, Cb clouds from the aircraft near the SI West Coast this morning.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
I notice Milford Sound airport reported waterspouts this afternoon. Not sure what to make of that ob. There was also a peak gust there of 63kts in thunderstorms.
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TX Storm directly overhead us in Carterton. Wind gusting 114km/h and heavy rain. Looks ot be in line with Met Service warnings.
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Record Rain in 1 hour for us with 10.6mm in 40 mins from this event. Records from Davis WX Station go back only two years though.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Harmless conditions in W'gton city today. Bright sun till 2pm with all the ugly stuff travellling past to the north. Then a period of cloud and a couple of light showers, and a clearance. Fresh NW occasionally strong, air now feels considerably cooler.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Palmy is in the firing line I think going by radar....
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
I hope so Tim. I'll let you know what happens.Tornado Tim wrote:Palmy is in the firing line I think going by radar....
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I thought the Tararuas would shelter the Wairarapa in stormy northwesterly conditions.Record Rain in 1 hour for us with 10.6mm in 40 mins from this event. Records from Davis WX Station go back only two years though.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Lots of lightning to the SW through the NW of Palmy. The lightning seems to be coming from several storm cells. The most active storm cell seems to be the one to the SW, down towards Levin.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Yet another severe thunderstorm warning issued a few mins ago!
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
My sister says its going off where she is in Palmy.
I have stopped posting the warnings as there are so many of them, LOL
I have stopped posting the warnings as there are so many of them, LOL
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
heads up aucklanders. looks like a half decent shower heading your way..... got a good core to it.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
Just had a fairly active thunderstorm pass over the northern part of Palmy. Lightning every 10 seconds.
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Hail, thunder and lightning in Henderson now
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Another thunderstorm cell has just passed over in the last 10mins. Still more lightning to the W-NW.
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Re: Squalls and Thunder, Western parts of both Islands 9-10 July
I heard a single brief rumble around the time you posted that, but assumed it wasn't thunder since there was none forecast for us...seems it was isolated as have heard nothing since. Brief heavy shower last 5 mins.NZstorm wrote:Thunder here now!