Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November

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Can see lightnimg over papakura
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David wrote:Lightning has died here, but very heavy rain now
No hail in my part of Howick
Half a minute of tiny hail. Cold on 11.7°C outside...
Another close lightning bolt just now. Up to 23mm rain!
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Hi guys, havn't been on the forum for a few years, but I'm back!:) Not a thing here though, maybe a slight rumble, but that could have been a truck lol...was cloudy for the last hour but sunny now.
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Great view top of bombay,next to pylons...
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Going off here,u guys should be here
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Not a drop of rain so far here in Grafton (but very dark all around...)
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Can see lightning shooting across the sky looking NE from Kaukapakapa, have been watching the clouds form all day here, over here our weather is blue skies, wish we could have some thunder!
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Manukau heads obs wrote:Going off here,u guys should be here
Explosive looking development in South Auckland going by the radar! Rain has stopped here
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Wall cloud
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Ah no! Do we stay or do we chase north.
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Just watched funnel cloud :)
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I'm surprised the SW sea breeze hasn't pushed through yet, it's substantially stronger than the ENE that is blowing here (gusting 7km/h)
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Nice wall cloud / funnel Brian, just saw the pic!
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This is my video from this afternoon with the clouds forming, 30 minutes into 30 seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB4NDCeFJLg
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Spwill,where are u now...
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Southbound on motorway near Manukau, extensive CG lightning to east and south.
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Outside maccas Bombay now....blow ups in waikato now
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hmm the tracker going nuts up there, enjoy guys! and take lots of pics :) have seen a few already on here, looks good :)
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Power off here
Heading to waikato
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Lincolnian wrote:This is my video from this afternoon with the clouds forming, 30 minutes into 30 seconds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB4NDCeFJLg
Great video, watching the clouds 'erupting' towards the end there! _b
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Just noticed severe thunderstorm warning issued at 4.23pm
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Issued by MetService at 04:23 pm Tuesday 13 November 2012.
Valid until 05:07 pm Tuesday 13 November 2012.

This warning affects people in the following local government areas:
MANUKAU CITY and PAPAKURA.

At 04:07 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near PAPAKURA, MANUKAU and SOUTH AUCKLAND.

These severe thunderstorms are moving towards the northnortheast, and are expected to lie near HOWICK, MANUKAU and SOUTH AUCKLAND at 04:37 pm and near AUCKLAND and HOWICK at 05:07 pm.

These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain.

Very heavy rain can cause surface and/or flash flooding about streams, gullies and urban areas, and make driving conditions extremely hazardous.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in force for BAY OF PLENTY and WAIKATO.

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 05:07 pm Tuesday 13 November 2012.

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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Gave up with things down Cambridge way. Back home in Gordonton now. Looks messy here too.
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Just north of Hamilton. Two distinct cells east and west of Huntly. Lightning every 2mins or so.
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Looking at the radar I would say ngatea is a good place to be to watch the line move west.
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Something happening Bay of Islands area too?
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