New Zealand in path of gigantic super storm
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New Zealand in path of gigantic super storm
By Vaimoana Tapaleao
5:30 AM Friday Sep 17, 2010
New Zealand is in the path of one of the biggest storms on the planet which is due to hit today.
Strong gales are forecast in many North Island areas and heavy snow in the south.
Weather Watch head analyst Philip Duncan last night warned that the weather system - which has cut power in Tasmania and battered the island state - would last for at least a couple of days.
"A lot of people thought Thursday was nothing," he said. "But it hasn't even hit yet. It's just going to get gradually worse, it's just kicking in.
"There's going to be a lot of strong winds, lumpy shower clouds, heavy rain and hail and possibly even tornadoes."
The tornadoes were most likely to strike the Taranaki and in Whangarei areas.
The MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the whole country as the storm - which is the size of Australia - passes over.
Wellington, the North Island west coast, inland Canterbury and Auckland can expect strong gales, and heavy rain and possibly hail are forecast for Auckland.
People are advised to be careful while out and about and to cut down on travel.
Those planning to travel on the Desert Rd should be careful of heavy snowfall in the area, and drive to the conditions.
Similar warnings have also been issued to those planning sea trips, while the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council has advised those planning trips in the outdoors to hold off until the weather has eased.
A heavy rain warning has been issued for Fiordland and the ranges of Westland north of Otira, Buller, northwest Nelson and Mt Taranaki.
A heavy snow warning is in place for Fiordland and south Westland for today, with significant amounts of snow expected to accumulate above 300m.
Mr Duncan said that the weather would not be as severe as a hurricane or cyclone, partly because the low-pressure system would be spread evenly and over a large arearather than tightly wrapped around a small centre.
- Additional reporting by NZPA
New Zealand in path of gigantic super storm
By Vaimoana Tapaleao
5:30 AM Friday Sep 17, 2010
New Zealand is in the path of one of the biggest storms on the planet which is due to hit today.
Strong gales are forecast in many North Island areas and heavy snow in the south.
Weather Watch head analyst Philip Duncan last night warned that the weather system - which has cut power in Tasmania and battered the island state - would last for at least a couple of days.
"A lot of people thought Thursday was nothing," he said. "But it hasn't even hit yet. It's just going to get gradually worse, it's just kicking in.
"There's going to be a lot of strong winds, lumpy shower clouds, heavy rain and hail and possibly even tornadoes."
The tornadoes were most likely to strike the Taranaki and in Whangarei areas.
The MetService has issued severe weather warnings for the whole country as the storm - which is the size of Australia - passes over.
Wellington, the North Island west coast, inland Canterbury and Auckland can expect strong gales, and heavy rain and possibly hail are forecast for Auckland.
People are advised to be careful while out and about and to cut down on travel.
Those planning to travel on the Desert Rd should be careful of heavy snowfall in the area, and drive to the conditions.
Similar warnings have also been issued to those planning sea trips, while the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council has advised those planning trips in the outdoors to hold off until the weather has eased.
A heavy rain warning has been issued for Fiordland and the ranges of Westland north of Otira, Buller, northwest Nelson and Mt Taranaki.
A heavy snow warning is in place for Fiordland and south Westland for today, with significant amounts of snow expected to accumulate above 300m.
Mr Duncan said that the weather would not be as severe as a hurricane or cyclone, partly because the low-pressure system would be spread evenly and over a large arearather than tightly wrapped around a small centre.
- Additional reporting by NZPA
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