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Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:32
by Manukau heads obs
Can see lightnimg over papakura
M/S updated to include auckland
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:32
by David
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!
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:34
by seej
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.
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:35
by Manukau heads obs
Great view top of bombay,next to pylons...
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:39
by Manukau heads obs
Going off here,u guys should be here
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:40
by Brassnz
Not a drop of rain so far here in Grafton (but very dark all around...)
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:40
by bmo
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!
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:43
by David
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
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:46
by Manukau heads obs
Wall cloud
Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:50
by jamie
Ah no! Do we stay or do we chase north.
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:51
by Manukau heads obs
Just watched funnel cloud
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 15:59
by David
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)
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:03
by Thunder
Nice wall cloud / funnel Brian, just saw the pic!
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:12
by bmo
This is my video from this afternoon with the clouds forming, 30 minutes into 30 seconds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB4NDCeFJLg
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:17
by Manukau heads obs
Spwill,where are u now...
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:18
by Area51
Southbound on motorway near Manukau, extensive CG lightning to east and south.
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:25
by Manukau heads obs
Outside maccas Bombay now....blow ups in waikato now
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:32
by mikestormchaser
hmm the tracker going nuts up there, enjoy guys! and take lots of pics
have seen a few already on here, looks good
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:35
by Manukau heads obs
Power off here
Heading to waikato
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:39
by Orion
Great video, watching the clouds 'erupting' towards the end there!
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 16:43
by David
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.
Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 17:15
by jamie
Gave up with things down Cambridge way. Back home in Gordonton now. Looks messy here too.
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 17:17
by Powermad
Just north of Hamilton. Two distinct cells east and west of Huntly. Lightning every 2mins or so.
Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 17:19
by jamie
Looking at the radar I would say ngatea is a good place to be to watch the line move west.
Re: Thunderstorms- NI- 12th -13th November
Posted: Tue 13/11/2012 17:26
by Orion
Something happening Bay of Islands area too?