Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

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Re: Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

Unread post by Tornado Tim »

Yes heaps of lightning down there :)
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Re: Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

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Whakatane, Opotiki etc has been slammed with serious flooding & the area cut off.

Whakatane River Level

Surprised there are little notifications from NZ Police re the road closures.
Vehicle access into Waimana area closed wrote: Bay of Plenty

January 1, 2012, 11:22 am

Advising that all vehicle access into Waimana area are closed due to flooding.

The Waimana creek banks have broken and the water flow has come up to the backyards of several residential homes. Nearby roads are also flooded.

The situation is being closely monitored by both the Fire Service and the Police.

All motorists are here urged to stay away from the area.

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Re: Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

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i just got home and im in a very sorry state so no chasing for me. im suprised to see ive had 7mm today. heaps of lightning coming from that storm south of here.

will have to follow from here how things develop.
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Re: Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

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ha! there will be some unhappy people trying to get out of gisbourne today. i would hate to be in that situation. Hung over and stuck in a car waiting for flooding and slips to clear from the road.
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Re: Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

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im seeing a rotational signature on the radar between taranaki and palmy. low center, or tornadic?
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Re: Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

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its just the way 2 rain bands have merged together over the last couple of hours

also you do not get mesocyclones that big! (at least not in NZ)
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Re: Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

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Distant thunder heard here now
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Re: Subtropical Low - Dec 29 2011 - Jan 1 2012

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Police did subsequently issue notifications of the closures:
SH2 Gisborne and Opotiki - SH2 between Öpötiki and Whakatäne is closed wrote: Location: SH2 Gisborne and Opotiki
District: National Alerts

SH2 between Öpötiki and Whakatäne is closed

Short description: SH2 between Öpötiki and Whakatäne is closed

Full description:
SH2 between Öpötiki and Whakatäne is closed.

SH2 between Gisborne and Öpötiki is open for access up too and including Öpötiki, but Police are asking that drivers find alterative route beyond Öpötiki.

Suggested route is SH5 from Napier to Taupö and on to Rotorua.

We ask drivers to drive to the conditions and be safe.

Sgt Andy DOW
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Wellington
Eastern Bay of Plenty - Flooding and road closures wrote: Location: Eastern Bay of Plenty
District: Bay Of Plenty

Flooding and road closures

Short description: Flooding and road closures

Full description:
Flooding Eastern Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty Police have this afternoon been involved in rescuing two persons from a partially submerged vehicle in the Waimana River.

The two occupants of the vehicle ignored warning signs and tried to drive through flood waters.

They managed to get out of their car and leaving the submerged vehicle behind, scrambled to safety.

They have now been airlifted to Whakatane Hospital.

Whakatane Police would like to inform the public that the road between Opotiki and Whakatäne and the road between Opotiki and Taneatua are both closed to all traffic due to flooding.

Motorists are asked to abide by the road closures and not try and get through the flooded roads.

The rivers are still rising with run off from the hills and with a high tide at 1400 hrs this afternoon flooding is severe.

Whakatane Police believe it will be some time before the flooding abates and roads are clear again.

In particular motorists returning north from the Rhythm and Vines Concert in Gisbourne are encouraged to travel via Napier and then Taupo rather than drive through the gorge to Opotiki where they will face long delays due to the road closures.
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Wentworth Valley Rd - Flooding in the Waikato District wrote: Location: Wentworth Valley Rd
District: Waikato

Flooding in the Waikato District

Short description: Flooding in the Waikato District

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To advise that Wentworth Valley Rd in the Waikato is flooded from heavy rain and is under knee depth of water.

A standard vehicle has been washed away from this road during previous flooding and Police urged motorists not to use this stretch of road unless you're driving a 4 x wheel drive.

Situation being closely monitored by Police.

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SH1 between Ohingaiti and Mangaweka - Flash flooding across SH1 Mangaweka wrote: Location: SH1 between Ohingaiti and Mangaweka
District: National Alerts

Flash flooding across SH1 Mangaweka,

Short description: Flash flooding across SH1 Mangaweka,

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On SH1 between Mangaweka and Ohingaiti we are getting reports of water across the highway.

Please drive with care and to the conditions

Sgt Andy DOW
Central Communications
Wellington
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