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Waiting for WATI
Friday, 24 March 2006, 1:04 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists are waiting for Cyclone WATI to enter the Tasman Sea this weekend. Cyclone WATI has been in the Coral Sea over the past few days. It is now forecast to take a southeast path and be between Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands by ... More >>
Cyclone Larry A Timely Reminder
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 1:30 pm | MetService
The recent damaging wind and rain from Cyclone Larry in north Queensland serves as a timely reminder to New Zealanders to always be prepared to cope following a major disaster - whether it be storm, flood, earthquake, pandemic or other calamity. More >>
Compact Depression May Pack a Punch
Monday, 6 March 2006, 2:54 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists are closely watching a compact depression that is heading rapidly towards northern New Zealand. It is forecast to cross Northland on Tuesday afternoon and be near East Cape by the end of the day, although there is still some ... More >>
A Taste of Autumn
Tuesday, 28 February 2006, 2:36 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists are forecasting that the next cold front arriving over the South Island on Wednesday will be cold enough to bring hail to the east and some snow to hills in the south. More >>
Snow In February
Tuesday, 21 February 2006, 3:07 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists have added snow down to the 800 metre-level to the forecast for the Fiordland Mountains on Wednesday night. The snow is coming with a change to strong southwest winds on the heels of a cold front. More >>
Welcome Rain Then Unwelcome Hail
Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 2:10 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists are forecasting that a low-pressure system will take its time moving over central New Zealand this week bringing rain that will be welcome in Marlborough and Kapiti, but also some unwelcome thunderstorms and hail. More >>
January: Hot Humid And Windy
Tuesday, 31 January 2006, 4:01 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists say the hot and humid weather of the past week has come from an anticyclone stalling over the Tasman Sea and South Island just at the right time of the year to deliver maximum heat. Alexandra topped the country, reporting ... More >>
Brace For Wind And Rain In The North
Monday, 23 January 2006, 12:58 am | MetService
MetService meteorologists are warning of a low pressure system that is forecast to deepen as it approaches the north of New Zealand on Tuesday and crosses the Northland area on Wednesday. A heavy rain warning has been issued for Northland, Auckland, ... More >>
Relaxing Weather For Wellington Anniversary
Thursday, 19 January 2006, 12:31 am | MetService
“A cold front brought windy conditions to Wellington on Wednesday with gusts to about 100 km/hr about the airport and hills”, commented MetService Weather Ambassador, Bob McDavitt. “This frontal system is being followed by a large anticyclone, so the ... More >>
Powerful Weather To Start Off 2006
Saturday, 31 December 2005, 2:03 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists warn that a low pressure system is likely to deepen quickly in the Tasman Sea on New Year's Day and then move over southern New Zealand early on Monday morning, as its associated fronts cross the North Island. More >>
Metservice Gives Santa A Mixed Bag
Wednesday, 21 December 2005, 1:56 pm | MetService
A period of fine weather with light winds is forecast for travellers setting off around the country on Christmas Eve. More >>
Pop Corn Type Thunderstorms
Monday, 12 December 2005, 3:48 pm | MetService
Thunderstorms have been popping like pop-corn over New Zealand over the weekend and will continue to do so for the rest of this week. MetService meteorologists have issued a special weather advisory on thunderstorms for Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, ... More >>
Metservice Preparing for Coming Cyclone Season
Monday, 28 November 2005, 1:12 pm | MetService
MetService is preparing for the coming cyclone season, and meteorologist Steve Ready says that he will not be surprised if New Zealand is hit by a BIG cyclone at some stage this summer. More >>
MetService Awarded For Wind Shear Alert System
Thursday, 3 November 2005, 3:17 pm | MetService
At last night's Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport awards dinner, MetService was awarded with the 2004/5 award for Safety Innovation. This award marks the development and implementation of a wind shear forecasting system for Dunedin Airport. More >>
Windy Weather in the Lead Up to Guy Fawkes
Wednesday, 2 November 2005, 3:49 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists are forecasting dry and gusty northwest winds for eastern areas about and south of Napier on Thursday, and again on Saturday. More >>
Labour Weekend Rain Statistics
Tuesday, 25 October 2005, 1:56 pm | MetService
The depression that moved over northeastern parts of the country brought near record amounts of rain. The Gisborne area received the greatest amount of rain with Hikiwai recording 350mm in the 36 hours to 10am on Saturday, and Te Puia Springs recording ... More >>
Metservice: Weather Stormy Then Snowy
Monday, 19 September 2005, 8:56 am | MetService
MetService meteorologists continue to issue severe weather warnings for wind and rain, and are now also forecasting some heavy snow. A depression with central pressure below 980 hectoPascals is bringing stormy weather with it as it crosses the southern ... More >>
The Biggest Snow Of 2005
Monday, 19 September 2005, 12:55 am | MetService
MetService snow warnings now cover Southland, Otago, Canterbury, Kaikoura and the entire southern half of the North Island. Snow over the southern North Island is expected to get heavier tonight and not start easing until late on Tuesday. More >>
A Return To Winter
Friday, 16 September 2005, 2:00 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists are forecasting a stormy and snowy blast for New Zealand after the voting on election day. More >>
Fine Weather For Voters On Election Day
Wednesday, 14 September 2005, 2:08 pm | MetService
MetService meteorologists are forecasting fine weather for voters on Election Day. In the days leading up to the election showery or wet conditions are forecast for most western areas, but clearing skies are likely on Saturday morning over the whole ... More >>
