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The latest on the low that’s lead to several rain warnings, gales and a generally wet and warm start to May.
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celtickiwi on 2/05/2011 3:44am
Thanks for your informative video Phillip, Just wanted to know if there was any thunderstorm activity around. I’m really hanging out for a bit of thunder and lightning action LOL. Metservice says there is low – moderate risk – do you guys have any updates?
Thankyou muchly!
WW Forecast Team on 2/05/2011 3:49am
Hi there, looks as though a few thunderstorms are popping up – we’d agree that’s generally a low to moderate chance of thunder – perhaps closer to "low" for most people.
Higher chance tomorrow afternoon and evening for the Top Half, but again we’re only rating it as "moderate".
Cheers
Phil
Dave on 2/05/2011 2:39am
Brilliant as usual Phil.
WW Forecast Team on 2/05/2011 3:49am
Thanks Dave, much appreciated!
Cheers, Phil