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Lightning strikes reach over 1500 in the past hour
Severe thunderstorm watches were this morning issued for a number of regions across both islands and in the past hour 1569…
PHOTOS: Thunder clouds over central North Island
Yesterdays incredible thunderstorm rattled much of the Waikato and Central Plateau regions. Most of the severe thunderstorms occurred in remote areas…
Thunderstorm risk even greater for today
Warm humid conditions and sea breeze wind convergences are expected to trigger showers again over inland parts of the North…
Severe thunderstorm warnings lifted.
Thunderstorms across the North Island have eased. However, until late evening, there could still be some localised heavy falls about…
Monday’s national highs…. temps hit the mid 30s in SI
Today’s highest temperature was 34 at Alexandra. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 16 at Takapau Plains. Kaitaia : 25 Whangarei…
Thunderstorm Watch issued for central North Island
This watch affects people in the following weather forecast districts: Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Bay Of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Taihape. See…
10 big questions on climate change answered
Weather analyst Philip Duncan’s recent blogs on climate change have attracted a lot of reader interest. He took readers’ 10…
Summer returns…well, almost
The past week has been miserable for many parts of the country, especially southern and eastern coastlines of both islands…
Spring cleaning when it’s not Spring
A friend made a comment the other day that they had finally decided to Spring clean – in Summer. It…
Sunday’s national highs…
Today’s highest temperature was 27 at Napier. Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 15 at Gore. Kaitaia : 24 Whangarei :…
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Meteors – Your Eyewitness Reports!
WeatherWatch.co.nz receives meteor reports from all over New Zealand and the globe, 24/7/365. **CASUAL COMMENTS**If you’ve seen something in the…
Latest: Gabrielle approaches NZ (+25 Maps)
The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle will be felt across much of the North Island today, especially later in the day,…
Cyclone Gabrielle strengthening as it slowly passes Great Barrier Island (20+ maps)
12:15am Tuesday NZDT — Cyclone Gabrielle’s movement has slowed to an absolute crawl near Great Barrier Island. The longer the…
