Archives for December 2011
Central Otago shining brightly
While much of the country is seeing some sunshine, Alexandra is shining brightly this week with temperatures up and around…
Where will ex-cyclone Fina track?
UPDATED 6:56pm — Cyclone Fina is no longer technically a tropical cyclone. As expected Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology downgraded it to…
Flash/surface flood risk for Auckland + another funnel cloud spotted
4:29pm — WeatherWatch.co.nz says a band of heavy afternoon showers has formed over the Hunua and Bombay ranges and are heavy…
Thursday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 30 at Alexandra. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 17 at Kapiti, Kaikoura. Kaitaia : 23 Whangarei…
Weather Video: Cyclone Fina, Xmas Day & New Years Eve
In our last weather video of 2011 Philip Duncan looks at where Cyclone Fina current lies and where it is…
Sun’s rays likely to kill 80 in summer months
As New Zealanders pack up to go to the beach for the summer holidays, health experts warn we must protect…
Longest day dawns
As a ridge of high pressure continues to hold its grasp over the country, the longest day today is set…
VIDEO: Flying in a fierce gale
For those who are faint hearted this may not be the video for you if you’re nervous about flying in…
Heavy showers, thunderstorms in Thursday’s forecast
WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters say conditions are looking fairly promising for heavy afternoon showers and possibly thunderstorms across inland parts of both islands…
Wednesday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 29 at Alexandra. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 17 at Wellington, Kaikoura, Takapau Plains, Lyttelton. Kaitaia…
