
Mega-drought in central South America generated by 'The Blob'
Researchers have discovered a pool of unusually warm water off the east coast of NZ.
Researchers have discovered a pool of unusually warm water off the east coast of NZ.
The hurricane is heading straight towards New Orleans, 16 years after Katrina.
A severe thunderstorm watch in place for the upper North Island this afternoon has not failed to disappoint Aucklanders. Video / Ella Wilks / Michelle Robson
Kiwi's in the upper north island might want to stay indoors this afternoon.
They tried to leave but couldn't get a car.
It isn't just lockdown giving you an excuse to stay indoors today. Rain is coming.
It will be a good few days for boardgames and other indoor pursuits.
MetService Auckland weather: August 28. Video / MetService
MetService Christchurch weather: August 28th. Video / MetService
MetService severe weather warning: 27th August. Video / MetService
Parts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.
Rain is expected to hit most of the country tomorrow, and it will be heavy in parts.
Forecasters have joked about it - but is the weather really better when NZ's in lockdown?
Forecast sun for NZ may give Kiwis deja vu of the settled weather of lockdowns past.
MetService National weather: August 20th - 22nd.
MetService Christchurch weather: August 21st.
MetService Auckland weather: August 20th. Video / MetService
The storms will keep rolling in across the day with large hail drops and violent winds.
Thousands of lightning strikes were recorded on Monday with more in the days ahead.
MetService National weather: August 16th - 18th.
A storm is tracking up the country for the first half of the week.
A mixed bag of weather with strong winds, rain for South Island.
The 48.8C recorded in Sicily is a harbinger of things to come, say forecasters.
'They would have gone downhill pretty quickly,' say police of rescued teens.
MetService severe weather warning: August 12th