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The National
2 days ago
- Climate
- The National
Heavy rain falls in Sharjah and other Northern Emirates
Heavy rain fell across Sharjah and parts of the Northern Emirates on Sunday. There were outbreaks reported in Sharjah, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), who issued weather warnings and advice for motorists on the dangerous conditions. "Avoid driving unless absolutely necessary. If necessary, drive with caution and remain vigilant and alert to ensure the safety of all road users," the NCM said in a post on social media platform X. "Turn on low-beam headlights when visibility is reduced. Follow weather forecasts via official channels and be ready to comply with instructions issued by relevant authorities." A yellow alert was issued for the north east of the country until 8pm because convective cloud had formed. People were also advised to stay away from areas of flash flooding and accumulated water. The NCM also forecast there was a probability of more rain on Monday in the north east.
RNZ News
7 days ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Weather: Orange rain warnings, strong winds, thunderstorms forecast as winter blast arrives
The country is about to be "plunged into winter" with snow to sea level possible in Canterbury and Otago by the weekend, MetService says. A long list of of rain and wind warnings and watches are in place as a winter blast is set to converge on both islands. It's coming from across the Tasman Sea and bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds, and potential snow . Today's rain radar map Photo: Screenshot / MetService The South Island's orange-level rain warnings cover the Tasman District, west of Motueka, from 6am on Wednesday; and Marlborough, northwest of the Richmond Range, and Nelson, east of the city, from 9am. Orange warnings for the North Island kick in for Taranaki Maunga from 7am; Northern Taihape and the southern parts of Taupō and Taumarunui from 10am; the Tararua Range from 11am. Most of these places can expect up to 150mm of rain with peak intensities of 20-30mm per hour, though the upper slopes of Taranaki Maunga could see heavier rain of up to 220mm. A further orange heavy rain warning is in place for Bay of Plenty, east of Whakatāne, and inland Gisborne/Tai Rāwhiti from 8pm on Wednesday into Thursday morning. Heavy rain watches are in place for Fiordland, north of Breaksea Sound, overnight; and Horowhenua, Kāpiti Coast and Wellington from Wednesday morning. Similar watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon for Northland, Auckland and Great Barrier Island; Buller and Grey Districts south of Karamea; and Westland District, north of Fox Glacier. There's a long list of weather warnings and watches covering most of the country for the next few days. Photo: Screenshot / MetService MetService meteorologist Heather Keats described the list of warnings and watches as "huge" as the system begins to affect the country. She said "significant" wind and rain watches were in place, with some areas under orange rain warnings. "There's also thunderstorms again tied up in this system. So as the fronts travel across, they're going to possibly bring more downpours and we're expecting them to spark up from this afternoon... "We're talking again from about Westland all the way up the west of the entire North Island and as far east as Bay of Plenty." They could deliver up to 40mm of rain in an hour, Keats said, and a potential for flooding. "That warm northerly system meets a very biting southerly and that's when the snow kicks off from about midnight tonight." Canterbury, excluding Banks Peninsula, was under a heavy snow watch, with snow expected to fall above 300m, Keats said. There was the potential for snow at sea level for Otago and Canterbury from overnight on Friday. "So Christchurch, Dunedin you could be seeing some snow for winter as early as Friday night, Saturday. "It does feel like we're going to be plunged into winter because this biting southerly is for the entire country." It meant temperatures would be much colder than usual for this time of year, she said. Strong winds were expected for Wellington, Taranaki, Auckland and Northland. It might make conditions difficult for commuters in major cities, such as Auckland, Keats said. It was unlikely the rain warnings would be upgraded to red although it paid to keep an eye on the rain radar, she said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
ABC News
26-05-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Victorian coastal towns warned of flooding as abnormally high tides forecast
Coastal towns across Victoria are bracing for possible flooding as abnormally high tides threaten to inundate low-lying areas. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting tides "well above" the normal high tide mark on Monday and Tuesday, along with damaging winds. Authorities said tides would rise during the afternoons and evenings, with the highest tides forecast to hit on Tuesday. BOM meteorologist Belinda House said the ocean surge was being driven by strong coastal winds and a strong low-pressure system. "We have got so much wind and a strong low pressure system pushing in, so it is going to be elevating those tides," she said. Ms House said south-westerly winds forecast would likely push water on shore on Tuesday. Warnings are in place for East, West and South Gippsland, South West, and Central forecast districts. Tides are forecast to reach 1.6 metres above the the Australian Height Datum (AHD) at Cape Portland, and 0.9m at the Lakes Entrance tide gauge. The State Emergency Service (SES) is preparing for wild weather, with sandbag stations opening in flood-prone areas. In Gippsland, volunteers will man sandbag filling collection points in Lakes Entrance and Manns Beach from 11am. SES volunteer Kate Turner said the service was on stand-by. "We will ask people to take only what they need to ensure their is enough for the community," she said. "Sandbags and shovels will be provided but if residents could bring their own gloves and transport their own sandbag." In south-west Victoria, SES crews have been on alert since Thursday. South West Region operations manager for unit support Steve McDowell urged residents to remain vigilant. "We're asking drivers to drive to the conditions if the wind does pick up later today … slow down, as trees will come down unexpectedly," he said. Crews are monitoring vulnerable coastal areas including south Warrnambool, Port Fairy and near Portland. "It just depends how high this tide is when it comes in," he said. Mr McDowell said crews were ready to prepare sandbags as needed. University of Melbourne coastal geomorphologist David Kennedy said storms and high tides had coincided. "That's the really big problem … it's getting up to the highest tides we actually experience," Professor Kennedy told ABC Victoria Statewide Mornings. "We've then got the storm surge, the waves, the wind … and then you've got the low water pressure system sucking the [ocean] water up underneath, that can add sometimes a metre on top [of a high tide]. Professor Kennedy said the weather would likely result in coastal erosion. "You hope the big storm doesn't happen with the big tides, but it's bound to coincide," he said.
