Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-26
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Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-26
I notice some glaciated low topped cb out to NW this afternoon.
NZWP sounding shows cloud tops about 4300m -10C.
NZWP sounding shows cloud tops about 4300m -10C.
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Re: General December Weather
Cloud /sunny spells here today 21C, dewpoint 14C. Some tall cauliflower clouds around today
and a few afternoon showers in the area.
I see an isolated thunderstorm developed over the central NorthIsland late afternoon.
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I see an isolated thunderstorm developed over the central NorthIsland late afternoon.
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Re: General December Weather
Thunderstorm to my east, quite a few rumbles from it ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: General December Weather
wow beautiful evening. didnt even know there was an isloated storm to me SE. Really love these isolated storms surronded by blue sky. look amazing.
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Re: General December Weather
Some good convergence in the west today from Northland down to central NI. Quite moist air over Auckland today with the dewpoint up to 14C.
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Re: General December Weather
Judging by the t/cu around here today, not surprised some ended up thundery inland.
TT chart for Thursday, area 50+ for inland North Island and upper South Island. Could be a good inland storm day, if the gfs is correct.
TT chart for Thursday, area 50+ for inland North Island and upper South Island. Could be a good inland storm day, if the gfs is correct.
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Convergence line hitting with thunder heard ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Man the lightning here is fantastic, I wish I had a DSLR!
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yea i went for a beer up the top of the hill for a look. only took my iphone. gutted i didnt take my camera.
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Re: General December Weather
Thanks for the photos Jamie.
Nice clear morning, can see large t/cu to distant SSW (coastal).
GFS precip chart for today.
Nice clear morning, can see large t/cu to distant SSW (coastal).
GFS precip chart for today.
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Re: General December Weather
Like that first photo Jamie
Cloudy here this morning,wondering if its going to burn off??
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Cloudy here this morning,wondering if its going to burn off??
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Thunder across NZ 20-22 December
I thought it would be good to make a new topic for this and if one of the MODS could drag over yesterdays thunder posts to here.
It looks like we have a couple of days of thunder in a row for large parts of NZ with this high pressure system.
MS has "no thunder expected" for Waikato yesterday. They did mention showers but they didnt expect them to turn thundery. In the end they were quite good storms.
Today in their outlook they have upped their game and put out a moderate risk for Waikato so game on again today.
Looking at the models tomorrow should be even better.
It looks like we have a couple of days of thunder in a row for large parts of NZ with this high pressure system.
MS has "no thunder expected" for Waikato yesterday. They did mention showers but they didnt expect them to turn thundery. In the end they were quite good storms.
Today in their outlook they have upped their game and put out a moderate risk for Waikato so game on again today.
Looking at the models tomorrow should be even better.
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Re: Thunder across NZ 20-22 December
It was interesting to see those late storms over Waikato last evening. I will likely go for a drive south later in the day if some decent convergence starts to show up on radar.
There have been towering Cu showers visible to the SW of Auckland this morning , radar shows them off the coast at Raglan.
Current weather here is mostly fine, 20C, dp14C, light winds, a few cumulus clouds around.
There have been towering Cu showers visible to the SW of Auckland this morning , radar shows them off the coast at Raglan.
Current weather here is mostly fine, 20C, dp14C, light winds, a few cumulus clouds around.
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Re: Thunder across NZ 20-22 December
Done!jamie.haultain wrote: I thought it would be good to make a new topic for this and if one of the MODS could drag over yesterdays thunder posts to here.
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
Yep, really cool shots ! ![Heart <3](./images/smilies/icon_heart.gif)
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
looking like it was yesterday at the same time. showers to my SW and hopefully something develops to my E again
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
Can see some shower clouds in Southwest Auckland area now. Perfect sunny day here today.
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
Some heavy showers developed over South Auckland near the West Coat after 4pm, sea breeze convergence ( photo). I went for a drive along the Southern Motarway, showers look weaker now.
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
Seabreeze front just came over with the convergence line right over head ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_wink.gif)
Id wait a bit longer spwill, it seems around 6-7 PM that these showers get some kick.
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Id wait a bit longer spwill, it seems around 6-7 PM that these showers get some kick.
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
Great picture spwill! Some pretty intense showers showing down in western Waikato.
5.05pm radar, for reference:
5.05pm radar, for reference:
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
wow its identical to yesterday almost. about to get another evening of thunder going by the radar
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
The temps have really heated up here today in land so some gorgeous looking builds ups near the main divide,its only been since about 5.00pm that they have started to bubble up
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
bang! shes just really cranked up. gone from first gear into 3rd i think. gone from 1 strike/min to 15/min
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Re: Thunder across NZ - Dec 20-22
sure has eh Jamie, instantly started dishing out CG's too, not the usual IC stuff first.
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