December drenching? ‘Wettest year’ in Hawke’s Bay not over yet
2022 is already the wettest year on record for Hawke's Bay in 14 locations.
2022 is already the wettest year on record for Hawke's Bay in 14 locations.
Violent electrical storms rumbled across the North Island.
Eyewitnesses claim there has been extensive damage to property and vehicles.
MetService National weather: December 1st - 2nd
MetService Christchurch weather: December 1st
An intense band of rain packed with lightning is bearing down on the North Island.
Waka Kotahi NZTA warned motorcyclists and drivers of high-sided vehicles to take care.
Forecasters are warning shouldn’t expect warmer temperatures to follow the start of summer
Drivers in the capital urged to take care as heavy rain causes flooding.
Heavy rainfall triggered landslides that destroyed buildings.
Unsettled weather that’s put a dampener on November isn’t expected to let up this weekend.
December looks like it could be clearer.
MetService National weather: November 23rd-25th.
Motorists are being advised to delay or detour via State Highway 18 or 16.
There are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
A fast-moving, intense cell could see wind gusts briefly exceed 110kmph - forecast.
"Nasty" electrical storms, snow, rain and gales approach North Island
Heavy rain, possibly turning to thunderstorms, along with strong gusts are forecast.
Mother Nature to deliver 36-48 hours of 'liveliness and activity' from Tuesday.
'We knew we had to get the sails down'.