Cyclone Hale

It comes as bad weather continues for parts of the country, cancelling two ferry sailings out of Wellington today. Cyclone Hale is currently located southwest ...

Tropical Cyclone (TC) Hale has formed in the Coral Sea & is the first named TC of the season. It is forecast to impact the North Island early this week. The week of heavy rain and wind in various parts of the country is expected to make travelling difficult for motorists returning home from the Christmas break. The US Noordam arrived in Wellington on Saturday morning and was expected to set sail the same day, but on Saturday night there was heavy rain and gale force winds in the region. And the bad weather meant a cruise ship due to sail out of Wellington harbour yesterday, had to moor at the port overnight. Civil Defence is warning those in the Coromandel to prepare for Cyclone Hale, which is due to strike the country from tomorrow night.

Cyclone Hale is the first tropical storm of 2023 and is expected to wreak more havoc across the North Island, which MetService's latest models predict will ...

It’s likely a warning or watch will be issued for this next period of rain closer to the time. Tropical Cyclone (TC) Hale has formed in the Coral Sea & is the first named TC of the season. The sun rose to just 3°C over Manapouri this morning but they reached 27°C this afternoon.— MetService (@MetService) It is forecast to impact the North Island early this week. Kawerau took out the high today of 30°C. Auckland this evening is sitting on 20C, after MetService recorded up to 29C at its weather station in Ardmore.

At midday Sunday Cyclone Hale which has been named by the Fiji Met Service was located southwest of New Caledonia. "At this stage there is some uncertainty ...

"There is also low confidence of a period of severe southwest gales about parts of Auckland (including Great Barrier Island) and Coromandel Peninsula on Wednesday," says a MetService spokesperson. The cyclone isn't likely to last long - perhaps only a day or two, mostly at sea. MetService says in addition, there is also moderate confidence of a period of severe east to southeast gales about much of the North Island and also northern Marlborough for a time on Tuesday and/or Wednesday as depicted on the chart.

Cyclone Hale may slam into East Cape or sweep over Coromandel and Waikato. Either way, the heavy rain and wind are not over yet.

Tropical Cyclone (TC) Hale has formed in the Coral Sea & is the first named TC of the season. It is forecast to impact the North Island early this week. [Heavy rain lashed parts of the lower North Island](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/weather-news/300779674/thunderstorm-watch-lifted-for-north-island-but-downpours-still-possible-for-some?rm=a) on Saturday and more wet weather is expected to hit the eastern side of the island over the next two days. Rain watches in place for the Coromandel and along the east coast of the North Island from Gisborne to Hawke's Bay will likely turn to warnings as the track of Cyclone Hale becomes more obvious, Farmer said. The cyclone was moving east-southeast of New Caledonia on Sunday morning and was expected to hit Coromandel, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay on Tuesday and Wednesday. Cyclone Hale is set to drag more heavy rain and wild winds over much of the North Island as a subtropical low arrives from the South Pacific.

Cyclone Hale is expected to bring heavy rain, gale winds, and hazardous coastal conditions to the Coromandel Peninsula, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay. MetService has ...

However, our job is to keep people safe." Here are the latest Severe Weather Warnings & Watches based on the forecast track of Cyclone Hale. ["The rainfall amounts are certainly going to be eyebrow raising" - NIWA forecaster Chris Brandolino duration 6:38](/national/programmes/summerreport/audio/2018873401/cyclone-hale-set-to-bring-bad-weather-to-already-battered-spots) ["The rainfall amounts are certainly going to be eyebrow raising" - NIWA forecaster Chris Brandolino](/national/programmes/summerreport/audio/2018873401/cyclone-hale-set-to-bring-bad-weather-to-already-battered-spots) "There is a bit of what we call 'storm fatigue'. ["Although it's going to take a punch...this one is just going to come, hit very hard and then go again" - Thames Coromandel Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler duration 2:39](/national/programmes/summerreport/audio/2018873403/thames-coromandel-preparing-for-more-summer-storm-damage) ["Although it's going to take a punch...this one is just going to come, hit very hard and then go again" - Thames Coromandel Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler](/national/programmes/summerreport/audio/2018873403/thames-coromandel-preparing-for-more-summer-storm-damage) "The rainfall amounts are certainly going to be eyebrow-raising but I think it's the intensity, the fact that it's over an area that saw very heavy rain and flooding last week." "There's going to be huge seas and what we have in our lower parts of Coromandel, around Whitianga especially, is storm surge and what this does, not only does it cause significant erosion, but it actually damages structures such as boat ramps and access ways onto the beaches, etc." Thames Coromandel Civil Defence Controller Garry Towler said the storm would be "hard-hitting". It is advising motorists to expect slips, dropouts, downed trees and surface flooding, and be prepared for more potholes on the sealed road network. MetService said more areas were likely to be added as the cyclone got closer and its exact track and intensity became clearer. Cyclone Hale is expected to bring heavy rain, gale winds and hazardous coastal conditions to the Coromandel Peninsula, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay from 8pm on Monday. Civil Defence says people in the Coromandel should not be complacent about the storm headed for the region.

Residents in Coromandel, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay should brace for a lot of water and wind from this evening as the cyclone crosses the South Pacific.

Tropical Cyclone (TC) Hale has formed in the Coral Sea & is the first named TC of the season. It is forecast to impact the North Island early this week. Bring your pets indoors, ensure livestock are gathered in a safe place and secure boats or boat trailers.” ”Stay safe out there – it’s been a tough week already for the upper and central North Island. Remove debris or loose items from around your property, clear drains and gutters. [Coromandel and Bay of Plenty to bear the brunt of Cyclone Cody](https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/300495443/coromandel-and-bay-of-plenty-to-bear-the-brunt-of-cyclone-cody?rm=a)

There is concern about coastal damage as well as slips, flooding and power outages.

New Zealand's first tropical storm of 2023 is expected to wreak more havoc across the top of the country from tonight with heavy rain to batter Gisborne and ...

Cyclone Hale was located southwest of New Caledonia at midday on Sunday and is expected to approach the northeast of the North Island on Monday and Tuesday. The forecaster said Hale was expected to strengthen into an extra-tropical storm in the New Zealand area tomorrow bringing a surge of severe gales and heavy rain across the North Island for two days, before leaving by Thursday. More rain is expected to hit Auckland in the coming days. There is also a strong wind watch in effect for Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty, with gales at times. A heavy rain watch is now in place for Auckland, southern and eastern Northland and Great Barrier Island with rain to start falling tonight. Weatherwatch.co.nz says the cyclone is likely to affect nearly all northern and eastern regions of the North Island in the coming 24 hours.

MetService issues a raft of warnings for big rain as Cyclone Hale heads towards NZ, with the heaviest rain expected in Gisborne.

MetService meteorologist Peter Little said the cyclone was named by Fiji when it was originally in their patch. Tropical Cyclone (TC) Hale has formed in the Coral Sea & is the first named TC of the season. It is forecast to impact the North Island early this week. The cyclone was re-classified as an ex-tropical cyclone on Monday morning. The weather forecaster on Monday morning upgraded a number of weather watches to warnings. ”Stay safe out there – it’s been a tough week already for the upper and central North Island. Bring your pets indoors, ensure livestock are gathered in a safe place and secure boats or boat trailers.” We're just going to sit tight and see what happens," he said. On Monday it had dropped to 53. Remove debris or loose items from around your property, clear drains and gutters. The cyclone was moving east-southeast of New Caledonia and was expected to impact northern and central New Zealand on Tuesday and Wednesday as it crossed the South Pacific. "Our camp's looking very bare.

HALE became an ex-tropical cyclone overnight but it's expected to strengthen into an extra-tropical storm in the NZ area on Tuesday – bringing a surge of ...

Ex-tropical cyclones can drop a lot of rain, this one is no different and could drop 200 to 300mm in just two days for some eastern ranges. The storm wasn’t even a tropical cyclone for 24 hours, making it just over half a day before losing it’s official named status. The low/storm is expected to make a direct hit into the North Island on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

Nearly 200mm of rain is forecast to hit Hawke's Bay, with other centres also in the firing line.

"The largest swells are expected to affect Coromandel Peninsula, western Bay of Plenty and Gisborne on Tuesday." Strong winds will accompany the rain. "The main areas of concern are erosion and inundation at Brophy’s and Buffalo beaches in Whitianga, erosion and structural damage across beaches all the way down to Whangamatā."

Covering period of Monday 9th - Thursday 12th January The first tropical cyclone of the 2023 season in the South Pacific was named by the forecast team at ...

“The West Coast of the South Island has been enjoying a period of very sunny and warm weather this year, with Hokitika recording its 4th equal highest maximum temperature of 28.2°C on Sunday (recording began 59 years ago). The largest swells are expected to affect Coromandel Peninsula, western Bay of Plenty and Gisborne on Tuesday.” MetService Meteorologist Peter Little comments, “Cyclone Hale is currently located southeast of New Caledonia, and is forecast to continue tracking southeastwards before curving toward the North Island on Tuesday.

Nearly 200mm of rain is forecast to hit Hawke's Bay, with other centres also in the firing line.

"The largest swells are expected to affect Coromandel Peninsula, western Bay of Plenty and Gisborne on Tuesday." Strong winds will accompany the rain. "The main areas of concern are erosion and inundation at Brophy’s and Buffalo beaches in Whitianga, erosion and structural damage across beaches all the way down to Whangamatā."

Auckland and eastern Northland is also under a heavy rain watch with forecast wind gusts of 75-85km/h which may result in speed reductions and lane closures on ...

“We’re aware of the ways climate change is affecting our communities. MetService warns it could lead to coastal flooding and erosion around high tide. It also advised to secure boats or boat trailers. Cyclone Hale was located southwest of New Caledonia at midday on Sunday and is expected to approach the northeast of the North Island on Monday and Tuesday. “The main areas of concern are erosion and inundation at Brophy’s and Buffalo beaches in Whitianga, erosion and structure damage across beaches all the way down to Whangamatā,” said Towler. A heavy rain watch is now in place for Auckland, southern and eastern Northland and Great Barrier Island, with rain to start falling tonight. New Zealand’s first tropical storm of 2023 is expected to wreak more havoc across the top of the country from tonight with heavy rain to batter Gisborne and Coromandel, despite Hale being downgraded to a former tropical cyclone. Everyone in the Coromandel is being warned to take shelter by this evening and be prepared to “ride out” ex-tropical cyclone Hale for 24 hours, with the North Island to take a direct hit from the approaching storm. Auckland and eastern Northland is also under a heavy rain watch, with forecast wind gusts of 75-85km/h which may result in speed reductions and lane closures on the Auckland Harbour Bridge tomorrow and on Wednesday. People are urged to keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings and stay alert to bulletins from local authorities. MetService is warning that eastward-facing parts of the North Island, like Coromandel and Gisborne that were drenched last week, “are again in the firing line”. Cyclone Hale will hit the North Island tonight - earlier than previously forecast - and people are warned to brace themselves for gale-force winds and extensive heavy rain that could last until Thursday morning.

Auckland's Harbour Bridge could see closures as severe gales accompany the storm.

Strong winds will accompany the rain. Eastern coastlines in the North Island are also expected to be slammed by large waves on Tuesday and Wednesday. It comes as the remnants of the cyclone are expected to start impacting eastern North Island regions tonight.