Wave Warning for Mahanga to Potikirua Point
Issued by MetService at 12:18 pm Tuesday 17-Dec-2024
Valid from 5:00pm 17 December to 10:00am 19 December
Combined Wave: Southerly combined waves rising to 5.5 metres this afternoon, then easing Thursday morning. Peak period 11 seconds.
Swell: Southerly swell rising to 3.5 metres this afternoon. Rising to southeasterly 4 metres Wednesday morning. Easing below 3.5 metres late on Thursday morning. Period 11 seconds, rising to 13 seconds Wednesday, and 15 seconds early Thursday.
Swell: Southerly swell rising to 3.5 metres this afternoon. Rising to southeasterly 4 metres Wednesday morning. Easing below 3.5 metres late on Thursday morning. Period 11 seconds, rising to 13 seconds Wednesday, and 15 seconds early Thursday.
Pressure: Minimum pressure 995.0hPa forecast 7am Thu 19th. Maximum pressure 1008.3hPa forecast 10pm Tue 17th.
Remarks: Southerly swell turns southeasterly on Wednesday.
Tides: The highest risk period is typically at or within 1-2 hours of high tide
Gisborne high tides: 8:56am Wed 18th, 9:17pm Wed 18th, 9:46am Thu 19th.
MetService Severe Weather Warnings
Situation
A front is bringing periods of heavy rain to northern Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. A low is expected to deepen to the north of the country later on Tuesday, bringing a risk of severe southeasterly gales to eastern Bay of Plenty. Please keep up to date with the latest forecasts in case changes are made.
Heavy Rain Watch - Yellow
Area: The Wairoa District and Gisborne/Tairawhiti
Period: 36hrs from 8:00am Wed to 8:00pm Thurs
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain, and amounts may approach warning criteria. Rainfall is expected to ease for a time this afternoon and evening, but increase again tonight.
Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.
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A reminder to keep a watch for land movement
If you’re on a hilly section please check your land and contact us if you notice any cracks, creaking noises, doors sticking in your home or retaining walls leaning. Call us on 800 653 800.
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