Cyclone Gabrielle

[crimsone]

Gabrielle was named a few hours ago. Even as of yesterday, before it sprang to life, modelling was showing considerable agreement on it having significant impacts on the north of New Zealand's North Island.

This could get tasty... or not. Some are jumping to Cyclone Bola (1988) comparisons. If my roof survives I might let you know how it went.

http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml

[Kiwi]

5 minutes ago, crimsone said:

Gabrielle was named a few hours ago. Even as of yesterday, before it sprang to life, modelling was showing considerable agreement on it having significant impacts on the north of New Zealand's North Island.

This could get tasty... or not. Some are jumping to Cyclone Bola (1988) comparisons. If my roof survives I might let you know how it went.

http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/index.shtml

Watching this closely from the chilly safety of UK!  Family in Whangarei, Kaitaia and Auckland (Titirangi)

[crimsone]

Well, it's got to category 3.

Rather hoping that blocking high moving to the other side of NZ gets the hell out of the way a bit.

[tropicbreeze]

Gabrielle is only a few hours away from Norfolk Is and is likely to make a direct hit. They've already recorded winds of just over 100 kph on the island. Winds at the centre are still at 110 kph, gusting to 155 kph. But strong wind shear and dry air along with lower sea temperatures are causing it havoc. It's likely now that Gabrielle has been "decapitated", the upper circulation separated from the low level circulation. It's still expected to pass over Norfolk Is at the intensity of a Cat 2 TC. Storm force winds (89 kph to 102 kph) extend about 240 kms out from the centre. It'll take a while for this system to blow itself out.

[matty40s]

 

[crimsone]

Well, this sucks.

Northland's munted, the coromandel is munted, parts of the Waikato are a ~little bit~ munted...

... and auckland? ... we're getting by, somehow... and frequently without power at that,


https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/02/auckland-emergency-management-orders-evacuation-of-mt-eden-residences-to-ensure-safety/

[crimsone]

 

 

 

[matty40s]

Historic storm for the North island,  with the slow moving system moving down over the Chatham Islands now.

In pictures: Cyclone Gabrielle cuts path of destruction | Stuff.co.nz

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Rising floodwaters, strong winds and torrential rain are pounding the North Island as the cyclone tracks southeast.