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@metservice.com@metservice.comWe're all cloud fans here, and theres nothing better than staring at satellite images of the clouds blanketing the country. But sometimes something stares back at you...
@metservice.comπ With the changing of the seasons, its time to start thinking about sunscreen if you're outside for any length of time. Head over to your local page to find out how strong the UV level is and when you should have sunscreen on at www.metservice.com/towns-cities
@metservice.comπ Feeling summery? You aren't the only one! β±οΈ π‘οΈ Over the last few days lots of people have had their warmest day since autumn, with Lower Hutt in Wellington having its warmest day in over 6 months!
@metservice.comβοΈ It's not all sunshine and rainbows. A few showers lurk, and they could be thundery this afternoon for inland parts of the South Island, especially in Canterbury.
π€ Wondering if you might see a thunderstorm today or tomorrow? Check out our Thunderstorm outlook at www.metservice.com/warnings/thu...
@metservice.comπββοΈ MΕrena Aotearoa, it's a bit of a moody start to the day with lots of cloud around π₯οΈ π Another day of mild temperatures to start off, but like yesterday we will see temperature rise rapidly, with 20+ degree maximums widespread across the country.
@metservice.comβ‘ These CBs have chaotic air currents that allow bits of ice to smash into each other, causing static electricity to build up inside the storm until it gets unleashed in a bolt of lightning.
π€ Want to learn more about these clouds? Check out our explainer here about.metservice.com/learning/cum...
@metservice.comπ The increasing power of the sun means spring is our most active season for afternoon thunderstorms. The stronger sun warms the land and causes air to rise. Under the right conditions that air accelerates high up, driving the formation of storm clouds called Cumulonimbus clouds or "CBs".
@metservice.comβοΈ It's been a relatively quiet start to spring for thunderstorms, but things pick up this weekend βοΈ βοΈ Saturday will see the chance of afternoon thunderstorms for the inland South Island, which then spread north on Sunday to affect the east coast from Gisborne down to Wairarapa and Marlborough.
@metservice.comπ Its a warming trend as we head into the weekend, with maximum temperatures rising into the mid 20s for Canterbury on Sunday afternoon, and possibly the high 20's on Tuesday!
For all the details on your weekend, including if you might see some rain, check out www.metservice.com
@metservice.comπ€οΈ Kia ora Aotearoa, its a pretty mild morning for most of us π π‘οΈ Temperatures are pretty average, with nowhere feeling particularly cold or hot, but things will warm up this afternoon with highs reaching 20+Β°C across the country.
@metservice.comThe weather remains mixed in places through the rest of today, with spots of rain across northeastern parts of the North Island and southern and western areas of the South Island π¦οΈ. Tomorrow sees patchy rain and drizzle in the east, while western regions will see fine spells π€οΈ.
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@metservice.comOur cloud of the week winner is Lisa Hill π. Lisa captured this very cool pic in Alexandra yesterday. π«§The giant bubble-like shapes are called mammatus clouds. They might look a bit dramatic, but mammatus clouds can just appear in New Zealand when the weather is changing. π¦οΈ
@metservice.comA mixed bag across the motu today. π€οΈ
π°οΈThe satellite loop below shows infrared imagery of Aotearoa, giving us a bird's-eye view of cloud cover across the country.
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@metservice.comCloud of the week is back! π€οΈ Competition entries are now open. To enter, comment below with a cloud photo that you've taken this week along with its location. The winning photo will be shared across our social media channels with credit given to the photographer. π· Happy cloudspotting! π
@metservice.comChristchurch is forecast to be the hottest place today! πππ₯
Wondering why? Itβs the Foehn effect.
@metservice.comAs weather forecasters we like to start the day looking at the big picture and then zoom in on the details. π°οΈ π
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- Widespread cloud in the Tasman Sea is pushing into the South Island
- Shallow showers pushing into our northeastern shores
- High cloud spilling off the Southern Alps
@metservice.comA similar weather story for the remainder of the day with fine spells for many but turning increasingly wet and windy in the far southwest with a front on the way.
@metservice.comWith lots of sunshine today (after a chilly start), temps are expected to climb to the mid to high teens today! π‘οΈβοΈ
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@metservice.comAn early look of our skies today (with the help of night microphysics satellite imagery).
What can we see? β¬οΈ
βοΈ Plenty of clear skies across the country (pink)
βοΈ Although some low cloud around parts of the coast (lime green)
πΆβπ«οΈ You can even see some valley fog.
