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Climate Summary – March 2011: A mixed-bag start to autumn NATIONAL CLIMATE CENTRE Monday 4 April 2011 National Climate Summary – March 2011: A mixed-bag start to autumn New research improves predictions of dangerous rip currents New research about how the configuration of beaches and climate cycles affect rip currents will help improve the accuracy of forecasts of when and where dangerous rips occur on New Zealand beaches, potentially saving lives. Government's 50 by 50 target 'totally inadequate', WWF WWF today branded the government's -50 by 50 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target as 'totally inadequate' as the Minister for Climate Change Issues, Nick Smith, announced it will be brought into law today, speaking at the Climate Change Research Institute ... Mild conditions expected into late autumn as La Niña weakens The La Niña event continues in the tropical Pacific, but is weakening, says the NIWA National Climate Centre. Neutral conditions are expected in the tropical Pacific by the beginning of winter. Late autumn (April to June) temperatures are likely to ... NIWA weather modelling research aims to improve accuracy NIWA’s weather prediction model simulated the intense rainfall which fell just north of the capital, and flooded parts of Porirua, on Sunday 27 March. Thirty nine millimetres of rain fell in less than an hour, around 1.00pm. Heavy rain expected across region overnight Heavy rain expected across region overnight For immediate release: Monday 21 March 2011 Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff are warning people that heavy rainfall is expected in the region and all farmers should move stock to high ground. Bay of ... Dumping of NIWA scientists highlights Govt's carelessness Laying-off scientists at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) is a shortsighted move that could hinder innovation and economic gains in the environmental sector says the Public Service Association (PSA). Water restrictions lifted in Hamilton and Waikato District All water restrictions have been lifted in Hamilton and the Waikato District following a sustained decrease in daily water consumption. Hamilton City Council city waters manager Tim Harty said that consumption levels have decreased quite significantly ... River and lake levels warning Environment Waikato has issued an alert about rising river and lake levels following a heavy rain warning from MetService. Potential Great for Hawke’s Bay 2011 Grape Harvest With the 2011 wine vintage kicking off this week, it appears Hawke’s Bay’s fruit quality will again shine through, with local wine growers delighted at the clean quality fruit on the vines. 2/3/11 - 18:13: Rescue operation disrupted by high winds The death toll rose to 160 today, as rescuers struggled to work against strong winds. Climate Summary – Summer 2010/2011: Heat waves and deluges • Temperatures: Record or near-record high summer temperatures recorded at many locations in the North Island, as well as the north of the South Island. Above average temperatures elsewhere. Multiple heat waves during the summer. • Rainfall: Several ... Climate Summary – February 2011: A tale of two islands Rainfall: Extremely dry across most of the North Island. Record wet for central Otago, and above normal rainfall elsewhere in the southern half of the South Island. • Temperatures: Very warm for much of the North Island. Monthly temperatures close ... Wave Strikes Ferry, All Safe Today the East By West Ferry, 0805 sailing with 42 passengers, mainly going to Scots College encountered a large wave. This wave took out the front windows. The next wave also went through the front windows. Seasonal Climate Outlook: March – May 2011 A mild autumn with La Niña easing A strong La Niña event continues in the tropical Pacific, but is showing signs of easing, says the NIWA National Climate Centre. Neutral conditions are likely in the tropical Pacific by winter. |
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