Tag: Extreme weather conditions
Severe Weather Alert: Strong Winds and Thunderstorms Forecast in New Zealand
Alright, so let's dive into this wild weather report happening in New Zealand. The North Island is getting hit hard with heavy rain and thunderstorms, especially in the eastern Bay of Plenty. An orange...
Weekend Forecast: Heavy Rain and Severe Gales Expected
Alright folks, buckle up because it looks like Mother Nature is about to throw a tantrum this weekend. MetService is warning us about heavy rain and strong winds heading our way as an active...
State of Emergency: Heavy Rain and Gales Hit South Island & Wellington
Follow all the latest updates from across RNZ's newsrooms as heavy rain causes flooding and evacuations in Canterbury, and officials issuing a red warning over severe gales that may cause widespread damage around Wellington,...
Adelaide Ranked Hottest City Worldwide with Record-Breaking Temperatures
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, recently made headlines around the world for all the wrong reasons—it was officially declared the hottest city on the planet. The entire state was engulfed in what experts...
North Island Severe Thunderstorm Watch: What You Need to Know
As the weather takes a turn, New Zealanders are bracing themselves for scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms predicted to hit the North Island from 2 pm to 8 pm. Meteorologists at MetService are urging...
Weather Forecast: Sizzling Temperatures Return for Some, Cold Lingers for Others
Meteorologists have delivered both good and bad news for Kiwis across the country as the weather takes a dramatic turn. While some regions are bracing for sizzling temperatures, others are still stuck in a...