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We have issued a NATIONAL ADVISORY: TSUNAMI ACTIVITY following the M8.7 Kamchatka, Russia earthquake. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.
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Update as at 12:42pm The magnitude of the earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia has been re-assessed and upgraded to magnitude 8.7. In light of the new information, we are reassessing the tsunami threat to New Zealand. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.
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There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the M8.0 Kamchatka, Russia earthquake. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.
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We are assessing whether the M8.0 Kamchatka, Russia earthquake has created a tsunami that could affect New Zealand. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.
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Adam Maggs, General Manager Auckland Emergency Management shares the latest on today's severe weather. Heavier downpours expected later this afternoon. Stay updated: metservice.com/warnings/home Drive to the conditions. Do not drive through the floodwater.
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MetService NZ retweeted
Heavy rain will mean increasing ⬆️ river flows with many areas predicted to reach well above normal 🔵 or extremely high 🟣. While flooding, river or otherwise, is possible in many areas, concerns are greatest for the top of the South Island where parts are under a red warning.
❗Severe Weather Update Heavy rain and strong winds set to impact many parts of New Zealand today. Find all the latest information at metservice.com/warnings
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Severe thunderstorm warning. @MetService have issued a severe thunderstorm warning from Papamoa to Paengaroa to Okere Falls until 11.07pm tonight. Torrential rain can cause flash surface or flash flooding and make driving conditions hazardous. Stay safe everyone.
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We have issued a NATIONAL ADVISORY: TSUNAMI ACTIVITY following the M6.8 Southland earthquake. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.
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We are assessing whether the M6.7 Southland earthquake has created a tsunami that could affect New Zealand. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.
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Replying to @MetService
I thought this was cool on a recent Blenheim to Auckland flight. Mt Taranaki making a big gap in the cloud cover.
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Tropical #CycloneAlfred will continue its approach towards the #SEQld coast, with the far western edge already impacting the coast from about Coolangatta to Ballina. The centre of Alfred is expected to cross the coast during Friday. Latest: bom.gov.au/cyclone/
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We are assessing whether the M7.8 Vanuatu earthquake has created a tsunami that could affect New Zealand. Go to civildefence.govt.nz for more information.
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Hail in Ōtepoti Dunedin 🌧️ #dunedinnz #weather @MetService #NZ
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More snow now ❄️ Tūī don’t seem to mind... kept on with loud calls (sound on 🔉) ❄️Ōtepoti Dunedin @MetService #nz #weather #dunedin
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MetService NZ retweeted
Current situation in Queenstown! ❄️ 🎥 Petra Pearce
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Replying to @MetService
Ahhh just a wee bit of hail! 😳
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Te Atatu South in Auckland, 10 mins ago. Super heavy hailstorm. #aucklandstorm @MetService @WeatherWatchNZ
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Replying to @MetService
Pretty decent sized hail this afternoon out Howick way. This beauty was around 12mm...fortunately, nothing was damaged.
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Very heavy here in Greenlane
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MetService NZ retweeted
You folks might enjoy the clouds over #Queenstown from this morning! 😍 @MetService
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