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Archives for May 2012

Thunderstorm/heavy rain risk continues tonight, Monday

The large Tasmanian low continues to churn offshore this evening.  Showers are making their way onshore about Taranaki where a…

Tasman low brings cold to OZ whilst it brings rain to NZ

Sydney and Melbourne face a cool blast of wind, however southeastern VIC will bear the brunt of the near storm…

Sun for some, showers for others

It’s been a real mixed bag of weather so far today. The day has started off with a mix of…

Looking ahead

Several unsettled days are on the way for this upcoming week. Strong low pressure over the Tasman Sea will keep…

Sunday’s national forecast

A very unsettled day is expected for most of the country on this Mother’s Day 2012. Showers have already been…

Mum’s day looks unsettled for most

It could be a showery Mother’s Day for many Kiwis.  Showers are a pretty good bet across the western sections…

How “fresh” is a “fresh breeze”?

Have you ever wondered how wind speed classifications are defined? Terms like “Gentle Breeze”, “Fresh Breeze” and “High Wind” all…

Sydney’s dry start to May

Sydney is having a very dry start to the month with no rain recorded in the gauge since the 25th…

Phil’s weekly column: The speed limit debate + a major polar blast this winter?

Another week has zipped by and this one has been an entertaining one.  Politics here and overseas have  overshadowed most…

Thunderstorms about to move in

The low which is to develop in the Tasman Sea this weekend is looking to be quite active, with it…