Wet NW Flow Over South Island for New Year

mikestormchaser · Unread post by **mikestormchaser** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:11

yeah two big loud claps here to, had a big flash aswel! definately over your way John but pretty much right above us to in rolly.

cheers

dogmelon · Unread post by **dogmelon** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:12

Wasn't it a thunderstorm that somehow managed to survive the trip all the way to the plains? Is that what you meant by "overthrow"?

dogmelon · Unread post by **dogmelon** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:13

It definately was nearby lightning. Here in hornby the two flashes I saw were bright and the thunder loud so the storm definately survived the trip over.

Skywatcher · Unread post by **Skywatcher** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:18

Both sounded north of here and the flash of the 2nd one definitely was.

Storm Struck · Unread post by **Storm Struck** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:19

Seen a beaut CC bolt across the sky before from north to west, big thunder rumble.
It was visable pretty close.
Got the camera set up with trigger nothing more yet though since.

Orion · Unread post by **Orion** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:19

Rain getting heavier, and landing on the window from the southeast now as more cloud approaches from that direction.
Temp. 14.4 degrees. 74% humidity.

NZ Thunderstorm Soc · Wed 02/01/2013 19:28

dogmelon wrote:Wasn't it a thunderstorm that somehow managed to survive the trip all the way to the plains? Is that what you meant by "overthrow"?

Yes.

CHCH Weather Chaser · Wed 02/01/2013 19:29

Worth a read. Notice that heavy rain is moving into the region South of Hokitika again which will mean more run off potentially for the Rakaia. Arthurs Pass now also at 500mm for the event.

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/floods- ... ds-5309385

Storm Struck · Unread post by **Storm Struck** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:41

Brief entertainment i love it, it seemed to spread out quite a way the lightning i seen its a bummer i didnt have the camera set up after i heard the first two rumbles.
This isnt even with a southerly which may not come through until about 11pm, still 18C with a breezy NW wind and 86% humidity so who knows for later on $\:D/$

Andy · Unread post by **Andy** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:50

20mm of welcome rain falling here and it is still coming down. Cold too and 6.8 degrees could even be some snow falling on the hills as well.

Richard · Unread post by **Richard** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:55

17mm so far since 5pm when it started with two lots of lightning an hour apart.

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Wed 02/01/2013 19:57

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Flooded underpass to the Train station - Arthur's Pass

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Wed 02/01/2013 20:12

Looks like the elevated lightning could make it to Taranaki but I can't see Auckland getting it.

CHCH Weather Chaser · Wed 02/01/2013 20:20

5mm here. Looks like North Canterbury including Coastal North Canterbury are going to get some decent totals.

Dale · Unread post by **Dale** » Wed 02/01/2013 20:21

CHCH Weather Chaser wrote:Worth a read. Notice that heavy rain is moving into the region South of Hokitika again which will mean more run off potentially for the Rakaia. Arthurs Pass now also at 500mm for the event.

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/floods- ... ds-5309385

Yep, I have just tipped out 320mm since last night.

CHCH Weather Chaser · Wed 02/01/2013 20:22

Impressive! Still coming down at a great rate Dale?

Dale · Unread post by **Dale** » Wed 02/01/2013 20:28

Yes & no, I think it might be on it's last throes.. very sporadic heavy bursts now, haven't heard any thunder for about an hour.

That's unless that garbage from Hoki comes up..

TonyT · Unread post by **TonyT** » Wed 02/01/2013 20:45

17mm here, with most of it since about 5.30pm. Some nearby lightning and thunder earlier. Heaviest rain seems to have eased now, but still falling steadily.

Manukau heads obs · Wed 02/01/2013 20:59

Wind change here in westport Just now

Dale · Unread post by **Dale** » Wed 02/01/2013 21:01

Vehicles currently trapped in the Buller Gorge between Inangahua Junction & Westport.. occupants safe but crews on both ends working flat out to get them out.

*ED* Due to slips.. which were always going to happen there tonight. Keep safe Brian & family.

Richard · Unread post by **Richard** » Wed 02/01/2013 21:20

CHCH Weather Chaser wrote:5mm here. Looks like North Canterbury including Coastal North Canterbury are going to get some decent totals.

Yes ,27mm and still heavy,its interesting how that the wind is moderate NE and the clouds are quickly moving from that direction,a low forming?

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Wed 02/01/2013 21:24

I see mentions of the Rakaia breaking it banks, still not such were exactly. Waimak still to peak.

Manukau heads obs · Wed 02/01/2013 21:39

Wow,we drove through there around 4pm
Was some small rock falls
I commented I hope no slips before we get through

Storm Struck · Unread post by **Storm Struck** » Wed 02/01/2013 21:47

Just watched a turbulent mamatus cloud line roll over, never seen anything like that before had a roll cloud look to it with a wind shift to W-NW from N-NW.
Couldnt get a photo as its too dark now.
4.5mm from the rain earlier on, temperature now hovering around 15C rain just started again.

Chris Raine · Unread post by **Chris Raine** » Wed 02/01/2013 23:11

Rain has returned at Oamaru after a reasonable fall between 4-9pm eased and now back with a vengence, Southerly strengthened too. First southerly chnage pressure did not rise but now is . Somebody suggested a low out there to the east . I think that is correct or at least a trough . 15mm since 4pm

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