We have had heavy showers and then this afternoon wonderful, if short, bursts of sunshine. We took Sophie to the vet as she is having trouble standing because of her hip. A lovely locum vet did some tests and prescribed a non steroidal tablet.
We are still under orders to use as little water as possible as the reservoir is only just keeping up with demand. The Poroti Treatment centre got flooded and the other one is taking longer to treat water due to the amount of sediment.
I came across this photo of the Whangarei Falls (I posted a photo yesterday) and this shows the footbridge above the falls under water as well as the area below the falls with the picnic table.
I also, just came across this forecast.
'I wish it would blow as well as rain tomorrow' 
Said no-one in Northland ever and especially not this week
There is a Strong Wind Watch in effect for southwesterly gales for the whole area from Coromandel north.
Winds are turning southwest and becoming strong in exposed places this evening.
Tomorrow's forecast is for frequent showers, some heavy, becoming isolated from late afternoon. Strong southwesterlies will continue, gusting 110 km/h in exposed places until evening.
Still, right now the sun is shining - yipee.
Sounds like the stormy weather hasn't finished with you yet. Take care and stay safe :)
ReplyDeleteOk at present so it may miss us. Fingers crossed.
DeleteJust what you dont need. Enjoy the sunshine while you can
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely, hadn't seen it for a while.
DeleteThe weather seems to be strange all around the world these days - you want rain and you get torrential downpours - you want sun and it comes with vengeance and dries everything up.
ReplyDeleteYes, the world has gone mad. Finally, the forecast is a bit better for the weekend so here's hoping.
DeleteAn interesting aerial view. It does show the considerable water flow .
ReplyDeleteWind next...tie everything down!!
It was about a week ago the wind was so strong we thought the chimney was going.
DeleteI hate when winds are in the forecast. I hope they aren’t too bad.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is raining now (8.20a.m.) with strong winds forecast for this afternoon.
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