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This blog post is the third in a three-part series discussing verification of MetService forecasts. Here, we present the method used for verifying Severe Weather Warnings, along with some recent examples.

This blog post is the second in a three-part series discussing verification of MetService forecasts. Here, we present the method used for verifying maximum and minimum temperature in city forecasts, along with some recent examples.

This blog post is the first in a three-part series discussing verification of MetService forecasts. Here, we present the method used for verifying rainfall in city forecasts, along with some recent examples.

684 Unique Browsers visited my first blog and you spent an average of 2m.18s reading the blog, which is not bad for a first effort. I find the statistics about ones site incredible and while this blog is not about attracting advertising revenue, it is important to know the stats and demographics of your blog if you want it to be successful. Apparently if you want lots of people to read your blog you need to write some crazy stuff …….. but I also might lose my job :)

On Saturday 16 October 2010, many parts of New Zealand, especially South Island, experienced Foehn winds. During the approach to summer, eastern parts of both islands will get more warm Foehn winds under suitable conditions. In this blog post I'll describe what the Foehn wind is and explain how it comes about. We'll start by looking at temperature reports from weather stations on Saturday 16 Oct 2010.  

MetService Chief Forecaster Peter Kreft explains, in general terms, the severe weather expected as the "tail end" of the current cold southwesterly outbreak approaches. Click below to view the YouTube clip:

Written by Peter Kreft, Meteorologist

New Zealand has been in a strong west to southwest flow for a few days now. This weather regime looks as though it will continue for the next few days.

There are reasons why the weather gets into regimes like this. It has to do with what meteorologists call the "long waves".

MetService Chief Forecaster Peter Kreft explains why severe weather is expected (and in general terms, what is expected) over parts of New Zealand in the few days from Thursday 16 September 2010. Click below to view the YouTube clip:

A story titled "Massive storm heading for New Zealand" went viral in the online media overnight Wednesday 15 September.