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RNZ News
7 hours ago
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- RNZ News
Weather: More than a hundred homes without power in Bay of Plenty
Stormy weather is passing over the North Island. Photo: RNZ/ Calvin Samuel Power is out in parts of the upper North Island as bad weather passes over . Earlier severe thunderstorm warnings have now been lifted, but a heavy rain watch remains in place for Bay of Plenty. PowerCo's outage map shows about 170 properties in Western Bay of Plenty are without electricity. Earlier outages in Auckland and Northland appear to be resolved. Niwa principal scientist Chris Brandolino told Checkpoint the place you don't want to be when there is lightning in and around your area is outside. "You definitely don't want to be on the water or on the beach or under a single tree in a paddock. Lightning is lazy, lightning is going to go for the tallest thing out there." He said the safest place to be is inside, away from windows: "There is an expression - when thunder roars, head indoors." Brandolino explained that thunder is a result of lightning. "Lightning is so hot - roughly five times hotter than the surface of the sun - it expands the air quite violently and then the air comes back, and it's that process that creates the thunder and loud noise." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Pittsburgh area to see afternoon storm chances on Monday
The Pittsburgh area is set to see stormy weather late Monday afternoon. We have one more stormy day before we get some relief from the storms. Unlike yesterday, most of today will be dry. Storm chances should hold off until after 5 p.m. this afternoon, but everyone should see rain and storms after 5 p.m. but before 9 p.m. as a line of severe weather rolls through. All forms of severe weather are on the table, including strong winds, large hail, and even tornadoes. The Storm Prediction Center has a large part of our area under a slight (level 2 out of 5) risk for severe weather. Before 5 p.m., today will be a little humid with dew points hovering near 60 degrees. Winds will be out of the southwest at around 10 mph this afternoon. We will start the day off with sunny skies for sunrise, with sunny skies sticking around through around 9 a.m. It should be partly cloudy through 1 p.m., and then mostly cloudy for the rest of the day. Noon temperatures will be in the mid-70s. Highs today should hit 80 degrees, and it wouldn't be surprising if we briefly hit maybe 82 degrees just ahead of the storms. On top of stormy weather, we will also have a chance for flash flooding. The Weather Prediction Center has placed part of our area under a slight (level 2 out of 4) risk of flash flooding today, with a fairly high 40 percent chance. It will not take much rain at all for us to see flooding breaking out. Please be aware that flooding is the biggest risk when it comes to human safety, with more people dying of flooding than any other severe weather type. Besides perhaps a little rain falling just after midnight, we begin a dry stretch of weather on Tuesday, with us likely being dry Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Rain and a severe weather risk look to return on Saturday. Highs on Tuesday will hit the mid-70s, and it will be very comfortable. Wednesday highs will be near 80 with another comfy day expected.
Malay Mail
3 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Anthony Loke praises AirAsia crew for professionalism after storm forces flight diversion and four-hour delay
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A domestic AirAsia flight from Johor Baru to Kuala Lumpur was diverted to Penang due to stormy weather on Friday night, resulting in a nearly four-hour delay before passengers landed safely at KLIA. Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who was on board flight AK6047, shared his experience in a Facebook post after attending a DAP Johor fundraiser dinner in Johor Baru. 'Unexpected weather condition is one of the biggest challenges in airline operations,' he said in the post. 'As we were approaching the runway, strong cross wind and gusty storm forced the pilot to abort the landing and circled KLIA air space,' he wrote. Loke said the aircraft, which departed at 10.45pm, had to divert to Penang for refuelling before returning to KLIA once weather conditions improved. He commended the pilot, Captain Teng Huah Jer, for handling the situation calmly and providing regular updates to passengers. 'Clear communication and information from the Captain played an important role to keep everyone calm in such situations,' Loke said. He also praised the entire crew for their professionalism and support throughout the incident. 'Even though they have to put in extra hours, the crew kept their smiles and professionalism intact, and apologise to each and every passenger for the inconveniences,' he said. Loke named and thanked each crew member and also acknowledged the efforts of ground handlers, air traffic controllers and support staff at Senai, Penang and KLIA. 'Thank you Captain Jer, his First officer Bryan Alexander Yin Kian Yam, Senior Cabin Crew Muhammad Asyraf Muhammad Nasrullah, Cabin Crews Mandasari Nikita Florensia, Bagus Setyadi Nugroho and Norjuniza Muhammad,' he said. The flight eventually landed at KLIA at 2.40am. 'As a sign of moral support and appreciation to the crew, I waited for all passengers to disembark before leaving the aircraft,' Loke added.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Anthony Loke praises AirAsia crew for professionalism after storm forces flight diversion and four-hour delay
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — A domestic AirAsia flight from Johor Baru to Kuala Lumpur was diverted to Penang due to stormy weather on Friday night, resulting in a nearly four-hour delay before passengers landed safely at KLIA. Transport Minister Anthony Loke, who was on board flight AK6047, shared his experience in a Facebook post after attending a DAP Johor fundraiser dinner in Johor Baru. 'Unexpected weather condition is one of the biggest challenges in airline operations,' he said in the post. 'As we were approaching the runway, strong cross wind and gusty storm forced the pilot to abort the landing and circled KLIA air space,' he wrote. Loke said the aircraft, which departed at 10.45pm, had to divert to Penang for refuelling before returning to KLIA once weather conditions improved. He commended the pilot, Captain Teng Huah Jer, for handling the situation calmly and providing regular updates to passengers. 'Clear communication and information from the Captain played an important role to keep everyone calm in such situations,' Loke said. He also praised the entire crew for their professionalism and support throughout the incident. 'Even though they have to put in extra hours, the crew kept their smiles and professionalism intact, and apologise to each and every passenger for the inconveniences,' he said. Loke named and thanked each crew member and also acknowledged the efforts of ground handlers, air traffic controllers and support staff at Senai, Penang and KLIA. 'Thank you Captain Jer, his First officer Bryan Alexander Yin Kian Yam, Senior Cabin Crew Muhammad Asyraf Muhammad Nasrullah, Cabin Crews Mandasari Nikita Florensia, Bagus Setyadi Nugroho and Norjuniza Muhammad,' he said. The flight eventually landed at KLIA at 2.40am. 'As a sign of moral support and appreciation to the crew, I waited for all passengers to disembark before leaving the aircraft,' Loke added.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Thunderstorms set to bring warm weather to a halt
The Met Office forecasts blustery showers, heavy rain, and possible hail and thunder for the UK, marking a stormy start to summer after a record-breaking sunny and warm spring. Temperatures are expected to remain mild in the mid- to high-teens, a contrast from May's peaks of 29.3C, with Scotland seeing 13C and London experiencing 19C on Thursday. Meteorologist Clare Nasir predicted wet weather and stronger winds, especially along channel coasts, with rain tracking eastward and potential for hail and thunder over the weekend. The UK experienced its warmest and sunniest spring on record, with the Met Office noting record mean temperatures and sunshine across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Met Office scientist Emily Carlisle highlighted that the UK's changing climate is leading to more frequent extreme conditions, such as prolonged dry, sunny weather, alongside natural variations.
