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0 Auckland Fire Restrictions Kick In
Restricted fire season in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 16 January until further notice. A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which they can apply for at checkitsalright.nz. Outdoor fires will be restricted in the Waitematā, Auckland City and Counties Manukau districts due to the high fire risk throughout Auckland at present. While there is some rain forecast next week, this isn’t going to be enough to counter the effects of the recent warm, dry weather. Right now, we consider flammable vegetation such as mānuka, kānuka and grass, and forestry areas as being particularly high risk, as these burn easily, spread fast, and can be really difficult to contain. The Hauraki Gulf Islands remain in a prohibited fire season, which means all outdoor fires are banned on the islands. If you’re thinking about starting a fire, you must go to www.checkitsalright.nz first to find out if you can, and what restrictions apply.
0 Multiple product recalls for Jan 15th 2024
Six new product recalls for period Jan 13th -Jan 15 2024 For more details click here To get alerts sent straight to you click here
Emergency services are at a fire at Tahorakuri Forest in the Taupō District. A spokesperson for Fire and Emergency NZ said multiple calls were received about the vegetation fire and seven crews were in attendance as of 1.40pm. Above pic: Heat signature from NASA Satellite Above pic showing area of fire fighting operation Above pic: Met service station appears to not be reporting. 10 min before this image there were 10kph west winds from this sensor. The fire was earlier “approximately 1.5 hectares”. Approximately 32 firefighters are in attendance currently working with two helicopters A police spokesperson said they were assisting with traffic management. There were no evacuations reported. For real time emergency alerts - click here
We have done an estimate of the travel time for the Waiouru detour through National Park. At an average speed of 80kph (Allowing for more traffic and all the trucks) we estimate the time to be more likely 1Hr 20mins. There is no sense making risky manoeuvres because you’re impatient, just wait for a good passing area. The less closures because of crashes, the better for all. Get Txt Road Alerts at Road Alerts Every day alerts that could affect you Click Here
0 Thunderstorms starting up again for inland Canterbury
Thunderstorms are starting up again. These two cells formed between 1:30 and 2:30pm. Stay indoors of near you. To get real time alerts Click here
0 Much of the country sees a risk of Thunderstorms
A complex low pressure system with embedded rain-bands and cooling temperatures aloft means much of the country will be unstable today with thunderstorms expected in many areas. North Island - From southern Northland and Auckland southwards today, with the highest risk about the central North Island. Localised heavy rain and hail, along with strong wind gusts of 80-100 km/h in some areas. For areas south of Auckland, there is a low risk a few of the thunderstorms could be severe with localised downpours of 25-40mm/h and possibly one or two small tornadoes which could cause localised wind damage. For Bay of Plenty the risk of severe thunderstorms producing downpours is considered moderate and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently in force. Any localised downpours that occur may cause surface flooding and make driving conditions hazardous. There is also a low risk of thunderstorms for other parts of Northland until mid afternoon. South Island, Moderate risk of thunderstorms about many northern and central areas from Tasman/Nelson to Canterbury and North Otago, with a low risk elsewhere as indicated on the chart. These thunderstorms bring brief heavy rain 10-25 mm/h and small hail, along with a low risk of downpours. However, about inland parts of Mid and South Canterbury and North Otago, the risk of localised downpours of 20-40mm/h is considered moderate in the late afternoon and evening, and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for this area. Lert Info has already sent alerts. To get faster info if these T/Storms occur Click here . They're free.
0 Active Thunderstorms Wgtn-Horowhenua-Wairarapa
A severe T/Storm warning is in effect for the storm cluster at the upper right. To get our Lerts, Click Here
0 Lake Pukaki - water to be released
Announcement: Lake Pūkaki - water to be released from 10am Sunday 22 December. Lake Pūkaki is close to reaching its maximum level and we need to release water to make room for expected rainfall. From 10am this Sunday, we’ll begin a controlled release from the Pūkaki spillway into the dry Pūkaki riverbed. Please do not enter the riverbed over this period under any circumstances and obey all warning signs. Please remember that currents will be unpredicatable and river flows changing for the duration of this event. Water levels will increase gradually until around 70 cumecs of water are flowing. Due to expected rainfall, we have not established an end date for this release. Updates will be made via this page. If you see anyone at immediate risk of harm, please call 111 immediately. Want to get faster information and alerts - Click Here.
0 Total Fire Ban for Canterbury Nth of Rakaia
Canterbury District will be moving into a Prohibited Fire Season from midday (11:59am) on Monday 23rd December. With the fires we have experienced over the past month, it is important people are safe from unwanted fires over this holiday period. We will review the status of the fire season in the new year, as we are critically aware of the impact this total fire ban will have on the Agricultural, Rail and Forestry industries, as it will affect their day to day activities. All permits will be suspended from midday on Monday 23 December. If your permit date expires while we are still in a Prohibited Fire Season, you just need to reapply once we are back in a Restricted Fire Season. All current permit holders will receive a text and/or email informing them that their permit has been suspended. For more information on approved fire types during a Prohibited Fire Season please visit our website https://www.checkitsalright.nz/can-i-light-a-fire. Not a Lert subscriber? - Get our Lerts and news immediately - Click Here All reactions: 2323
0 Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
The Holiday exodus is likely to start early Full Story of what to expect - Lert.nz/s?=0E To know of crashes on your specific route , register for Txt roads alerts to be sent to you - Click here Source Newstalk ZB Tips for safe driving on your summer holiday Drive to the conditions, allow plenty of time and take regular breaks to stay alert. Be patient when driving this summer so everyone can relax and enjoy the holidays together. Keep a safe following distance from vehicles in front so you can stop safely. Drive to the conditions – whether it’s the weather, the road you’re on, the time of day or the volume of traffic on the roads. Take regular breaks to stay alert. Allow plenty of time. You’re on holiday, no need to rush.
0 Wairarapa Total fire Ban Dec 18 Till Further Notice
Source - Wellington - Fire and Emergency All Wairarapa under total fire ban from today Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed the entire Wairarapa in a prohibited fire season from 8am Wednesday 18 December, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no out-door fires are allowed. Wellington District Community Risk Manager Phil Soal says despite the recent rain, the Wairarapa continues to rapidly dry out. “The rain’s had little effect, and, in these very dry conditions, fires start easily, move fast and are difficult to bring under control. “It’s much harder for Fire and Emergency to protect people, property and the environment when the fire danger is so high. “We have little option other than to move the whole region into a prohibited fire season.” Please be mindful of the dry conditions and avoid activities that can generate heat and/or sparks and cause fires. “Don’t mow the lawns, weld or grind, or use vehicles in long dry grass, particularly during the hottest parts of the day,” Phil Soal says. “These all have the potential to start a devastating wildfire.” You can find further safety advice at www.checkitsalright.nz Lert Info continually monitors for fires is often the first our subscribers will know. If you want to be included in our exclusive alert just register here . We could be your first time hearing.
0 Don't get caught out with traffic these holidays
Take control of your summer road trips this year. NZTA has produced it's holiday traffic planner so you can have a better trip. However NZTA can't send you txt road alerts , but Lert Info can. Click here to register with Road Lert Info. Just $7 for 1 month for complete South Is or North Is alerts. Lert can Txt you up to 2hours sooner in some cases as we monitor sources for you. There's nothing worse than being stuck in that 3-5hour queue when you could have avoided it . We enable you go to a plan "B", whatever that may be - Early lunch/comfort stop or take a detour. We WILL be sending multiple alerts over NZ these Holidays and can include you too, just register here.
0 Flooding on the West coast closes SH6 South of Punakaiki
It’s been a wet start to Monday on the West Coast with flooding South of Punakaiki as at 11:30am Monday Hokitika Airport had just over 80mm of rain in a twelve hour period , with 26mm falling between 2am and 3am. With the rain now stopped the water should recede fairly quickly. Please take extra care if you’re out on the roads this morning where ther has been heavy rain. There could be floodwaters/slips around the next corner. Not a Lertinfo member yet? Just Clickhere to register for NZ's only free email News/Emergency alert service.
Atmospheric instability due to the combination of a warm humid airmass in the north, and a cold front and upper cold trough moving northwards over central New Zealand. There's a moderate risk of thunderstorms for North Island locations with localised heavy rain of 10-25mm/h. There is also a low risk a few of the thunderstorms could be severe with localised downpours of 25-40mm/h (or possibly more). This risk may continue about eastern Bay of Plenty into the night. In the bottom half of the North Island and parts of the South Island, thunderstorms bring localised heavy rain of 10-25mm/h and hail (especially to Hawke's Bay in the evening where hailstones up to 2cm diameter are possible). Get information hours faster than Facebook. Set up real time email news click here Choose the “Basic” option, and you’ll also get FREE emergency alerts.
From SPCA Canterbury If you love them, don't leave them. It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further. Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer. Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life: The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes. Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car. This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%. It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted. SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you Click here We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed. This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post. On behalf of the animals - thank you
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