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Title: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 17, 2014, 12:00:18 AM
Discuss the current or recent weather in your region or elsewhere for this week 17th August to the 23rd August 2014.
You do not need a weather station, just look out your window and tell us what is going on above you.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: ato2 on August 17, 2014, 08:05:19 AM
New Plymouth:
wall to wall blue, lovely sunshine , ten degrees, light SE breeze.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 17, 2014, 09:13:44 AM
Overcast with a cold southerly breeze.
Currently 10°C

Doubt I will be venturing outside today :(
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Phil on August 17, 2014, 09:51:23 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

9 degrees
95% Humidity
Calm
Nil rain
barometer on 1024
Solar 225

Fine and calm
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: TonyC on August 17, 2014, 10:29:17 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 10:25 AM on the 17/08/14

Current conditions are Sunny/Dry

The overnight temperature low was 6.7°C timed at 7:11 AM
The outside temperature presently is 10.4°C
The windchill temperature is 9.4°C
The wind is currently blowing from WSW at a speed of 16 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 19.3 kmh SW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 11.2 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 24.1 km/h at 8:48 AM
The barometer reading is at 1020.0 hpa and Falling slowly at the rate of -0.6hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 8 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 31.2 mm

The solar reading is 100 % with an energy ready of 439W/M2.
02:10 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Sunny/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:- http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Hank13 on August 17, 2014, 10:53:38 AM
Ashburton @ 10:47 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 12.8°C, wind is now 7.6 km/h,NNE.Clear skies and no rain
 Baro is 1022.0 hpa (Steady)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Valerie on August 17, 2014, 01:25:33 PM
Waipukurau

15°. The weather is improving. No wind, rain or sun. Overcast skies. The blossom on the fruit trees is bursting forth so send the sun and the bees. Please.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Phil on August 18, 2014, 07:42:52 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

6.2 degrees
97% Humidity
Calm
0.2mm of rain
Barometer on 1024.7
Solar 35

Fine and calm
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Hank13 on August 18, 2014, 08:27:51 AM
Ashburton @ 08:17 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 0.9°C but the sun is up and a clear sky so it should get warmer
Current wind is now 5.7 km/h,N
 Baro is 1022.5 hpa (Rising slowly)
Min Grass was -4.9°C@6:56 AM
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 18, 2014, 08:38:55 AM
Some blue sky at last but cold currently 5.7°C

Wind slowly turning from the south so hopefully we will warm up this week.
Tis about time :(
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: TonyC on August 18, 2014, 09:32:16 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 09:30 AM on the 18/08/14

Current conditions are Sunny/Dry

The overnight temperature low was 5.6°C timed at 2:30 AM
The outside temperature presently is 9.9°C
The windchill temperature is 9.9°C
The wind is currently blowing from SW at a speed of 0 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 17.7 kmh SW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 6.8 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 19.3 km/h at 5:04 AM
The barometer reading is at 1021.1 hpa and Steady at the rate of -0.1hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 8 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 31.2 mm

The solar reading is 100 % with an energy ready of 327W/M2.
01:14 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Sunny/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Rex on August 18, 2014, 09:49:33 AM
mahia beach

sunny
cloud cover ------ 10%
wind ------ calm
rain -------- nil
temp ------ 12.4 in  / 11.9 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Valerie on August 18, 2014, 02:04:45 PM
Waipukurau

The sun shines, still. The day started with a heavy fog but that rolled away and now the "sun shines Nellie". Blooming brilliant. The horrible wind and rain has departed.
15° at present but the wise one tells me it could go higher.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Phil on August 19, 2014, 07:36:16 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

7.4 degrees
98% Humidity
Calm
Nil Rain
Barometer on 1022.6
Solar 12

Fine and calm
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: TonyC on August 19, 2014, 09:04:44 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 09:00 AM on the 19/08/14

Current conditions are Mainly cloudy

The overnight temperature low was 4.3°C timed at 6:12 AM
The outside temperature presently is 6.2°C
The windchill temperature is 5.1°C
The wind is currently blowing from SW at a speed of 2 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 11.3 kmh SW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 1.7 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 14.8 km/h at 7:20 AM
The barometer reading is at 1018.3 hpa and Steady at the rate of -0.1hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 8 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 31.2 mm

The solar reading is 54 % with an energy ready of 128W/M2.
00:22 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Mainly cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 19, 2014, 10:12:05 AM
Wairoa at 10:10am

Mainly Cloudy, Light Air, Dry and Mild.
The Over Night Temp Low was  4.9 °C

Current Temp Outside is  11.3 °C with Humidity  79 % and Dew Point  7.8 °C
Latest Wind Gust  6.1 km/h with speed of  5.0 km/h  from the N
Wind Chill is  11.3 °C
Barometer is currently sitting on 1020.9 hPa
Solar is  439 W/m^2 with 0.6 sunshine hours so far today.
UV is 1 with Light Level at 27695.6 Lux
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Hank13 on August 19, 2014, 12:07:55 PM
Ashburton @ 12:02 PM
 Currant Temp.is now 6.5°C foggy conditions lifting no rain and wind is now 7.6 km/h,SSW
 Baro is 1018.6 hpa (Steady)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Phil on August 20, 2014, 07:41:10 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

8.4 degrees
98% Humidity
Calm
1.6mm of rain
Barometer on 1009.4
Solar 11

Passing showers ans calm
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: TonyC on August 20, 2014, 08:38:17 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:35 AM on the 20/08/14

Current conditions are Cloudy/Dry

The overnight temperature low was 5.8°C timed at 4:48 AM
The outside temperature presently is 7.3°C
The windchill temperature is 6.7°C
The wind is currently blowing from SW at a speed of 3 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 16.7 kmh SW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 4.2 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 16.7 km/h at 8:16 AM
The barometer reading is at 1008.9 hpa and Steady at the rate of -0.0hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 8 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 31.2 mm

The solar reading is 39 % with an energy ready of 69W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Hank13 on August 20, 2014, 10:48:55 AM
Ashburton @ 10:17 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 9.0°C   with a hazy sky
 Baro is 1010.6 hpa (Steady)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 20, 2014, 12:39:20 PM
Overcast, fine drizzle, calm and mild.

Good day for paper work :)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Rex on August 20, 2014, 01:25:11 PM
mahia beach

cloud cover ------ 100%
wind ------  mod  SE
rain -------- showers
temp ------ 15.4 in  / 14.9 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Phil on August 21, 2014, 07:36:21 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

8.2 Degrees
84% Humidity
3 kph NW wind
Nil Rain
barometer on 1010
Solar 14

Fine and calm
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: TonyC on August 21, 2014, 08:50:07 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:45 AM on the 21/08/14

Current conditions are bleak, overcast and cold

The overnight temperature low was 4.1°C timed at 12:00 AM
The outside temperature presently is 7.3°C
The windchill temperature is 7.3°C
The wind is currently blowing from SW at a speed of 13 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 27.8 kmh WSW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 5.2 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 27.8 km/h at 8:27 AM
The barometer reading is at 1012.1 hpa and Rising at the rate of +1.1hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.2 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 9 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 31.4 mm

The solar reading is 41 % with an energy ready of 88W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 21, 2014, 10:18:25 AM
Wairoa at 10:15am
Overcast with Cold Southerly Winds.
The Over Night Temp Low was  10.1 °C
Rainfall of  0.6 mm since midnight.
Rainfall last 24 hours 1.5 mm
Current Temp Outside is  10.4 °C
Latest Wind Gust  39.2 km/h with speed of  24.5 km/h  from the SW
Wind Chill is  8.4 °C
Barometer is currently sitting on 1007.7 hPa
Solar is  462 W/m^2 with sunshine hours = zero .
UV is 0
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Hank13 on August 21, 2014, 12:00:10 PM
Ashburton @ 11:02 AM
 Currant Temp.is now 9.1°C with a strong breeze 
38.0 km/h, SE;  Partly cloudy sky.
 Baro is 1017.8 hpa (Rising)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Rex on August 21, 2014, 01:06:17 PM
mahia beach

cloud cover ------ 100%
wind ------ SW
rain -------- odd  shower
temp ------ 16.4 in  / 13.9 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Valerie on August 21, 2014, 01:52:32 PM
Waipukurau.

Overcast, cold southerly wind and 13 degrees. August has been a real crappy month to date.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Phil on August 22, 2014, 07:45:06 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

5.1 degrees
94% Humidity
2.4mm of rain
6kph Southerly
Barometer on 1029
Solar 26

A cold wet night with sleet and hail
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: TonyC on August 22, 2014, 08:45:00 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 08:40 AM on the 22/08/14

Current conditions are Sunny/Dry

The overnight temperature low was 4.6°C timed at 12:53 AM
The outside temperature presently is 6.2°C
The windchill temperature is 5.1°C
The wind is currently blowing from WSW at a speed of 6 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 16.1 kmh WSW and the average windspeed in the last hour was 7.1 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 27.8 km/h at 12:43 AM
The barometer reading is at 1028.5 hpa and Rising slowly at the rate of +0.6hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 3.2 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 10 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 35.0 mm

The solar reading is 98 % with an energy ready of 195W/M2.
00:24 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Sunny/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 22, 2014, 11:03:24 AM
Wairoa at 11:00am
Mainly Cloudy with Cold Southerly Winds.
The Over Night Temp Low was  5.3 °C
Rainfall of  1.8 mm since midnight.
Rainfall last 24 hours 6.0 mm
Current Temp Outside is  9.7 °C with Humidity  74 % and Dew Point  5.3 °C
Latest Wind Gust  47.9 km/h with speed of  31.7 km/h  from the SW
Wind Chill is  6.7 °C
Barometer is currently sitting on 1025.6 hPa
Solar is  544 W/m^2 with 1.4 sunshine hours so far today.
UV is 1 with Light Level at 46320.8 Lux
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Valerie on August 22, 2014, 12:38:50 PM
Waipukurau. 12.35 pm.

Cold gusty south west wind and 8°. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr
The sun is trying to shine. I think we had a shower of rain overnight but not enough to measure.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Rex on August 22, 2014, 12:56:55 PM
mahia beach

cloud cover ------ 90%
wind ------ mod SW
rain -------- nil
temp ------ 14.4 in  / 6.9 out
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 23, 2014, 09:35:48 AM
Another overcast day with cold southerlies.

Current Temp Outside is  10.1 °C
Latest Wind Gust  41.8 km/h with speed of  29.5 km/h  from the SW

Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: TonyC on August 23, 2014, 10:58:24 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 10:55 AM on the 23/08/14

Current conditions are overcast with variable wind.

The overnight temperature low was 9.5°C timed at 12:00 AM
The outside temperature presently is 11.3°C
The windchill temperature is 11.3°C
The wind is currently blowing from ESE at a speed of 6 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 22.2 kmh SSE and the average windspeed in the last hour was 3.1 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 22.2 km/h at 7:57 AM
The barometer reading is at 1034.2 hpa and Steady at the rate of +0.0hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 10 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 35.0 mm

The solar reading is 43 % with an energy ready of 243W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Phil on August 24, 2014, 09:45:28 AM
Belmont, Lower Hutt

9.1 degrees
88% Humidity
3 kph SW wind
nil rain
Barometer on 1036.1
Solar 127

Fine and cool
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: JennyLeez on August 24, 2014, 10:12:01 AM

Wairoa at 10:10
Overcast with Cold Southerly Winds.
The Over Night Temp Low was  7.7 °C
Rainfall of  1.8 mm since midnight.
Rainfall last 24 hours 5.1 mm
Current Temp Outside is  9.4 °C with Humidity  87 % and Dew Point  7.3 °C

Wind Chill is  7.7 °C
Barometer is currently sitting on 1032.4 hPa
Solar is  470 W/m^2 with 0.6 sunshine hours so far today.
UV is 1 with Light Level at 20117.7 Lux
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: TonyC on August 24, 2014, 10:45:35 AM
Port Robinson, North Canterbury - Current weather conditions at 10:40 AM on the 24/08/14

Overcast and cold

The overnight temperature low was 7.3°C timed at 4:55 AM
The outside temperature presently is 8.7°C
The windchill temperature is 8.7°C
The wind is currently blowing from ESE at a speed of 3 km/h
The strongest wind gust in the LAST HOUR was at 12.9 kmh SE and the average windspeed in the last hour was 1.4 km/h
The strongest wind gust TODAY so far was at 13.0 km/h at 12:31 AM
The barometer reading is at 1035.6 hpa and Steady at the rate of +0.1hPa/hr
Since midnight there has been 0.0 mm of precipitation.
So far this month there have been 10 days when it has rained at some time during the 24hr period with amount totalling 35.0 mm

The solar reading is 19 % with an energy ready of 95W/M2.
00:00 hours of sunshine recorded so far today and overall conditions based on the solar sensor described as Cloudy/Dry

An updated version of this report produced every 15 minutes can be viewed at:-
http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html (http://www.portrobinson.net/Weatherfiles/wx3.html)
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Hank13 on August 24, 2014, 12:29:31 PM
Ashburton @ 12:02 PM
 Currant Temp.is now 8.9°C with a light mist. no measured rain and no wind
 Baro is 1037.8 hpa (Steady)
 
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Arnie on August 24, 2014, 01:17:24 PM
Cold WSW out on the Peninsula.
Overcast and 11.3 c
4.1mm so far today.
Title: Re: Local Weather Chat August 2014 Week 3
Post by: Valerie on August 24, 2014, 01:32:18 PM
Waipukurau

Hoo blooming ray the sun is shining but we are still being haunted by the nasty south west wind.
13 ° No rain.