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Jaw-dropping image shows Cyclone Gabrielle from space

February 13, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle above New Zealand (Source: Hinawari 8 satellite)

A jaw-dropping image captured by a Japanese weather satellite shows the size and scale of Cyclone Gabrielle as it tracks towards New Zealand.

The cyclone is already bringing wind and rain to Northland, with Auckland and Coromandel next in the firing line.

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NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino told Breakfast Auckland is set to get double its usual February rainfall in 24 hours.

"For the Coromandel, Auckland, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, [it's] kind of a crescendo, things build gradually.

"As it gets towards dinner time... things probably go downhill quite rapidly."

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Spring snow forecast to disrupt South Island roads

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) urged motorists to take extra care and warned snow and ice could catch some drivers off-guard after a stretch of warmer weather.

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The digital billboards could be targeted to a specific geographical area, similar to an Emergency Mobile Alert.

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Whakaari/White Island coronial inquiry set to begin

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Thunderstorms, heavy rain on the cards for parts of North Island

Many Kiwis are set for a wet end to the school holidays.

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'Bitter night' for parts of South Island

The forecaster said Crown Range Summit received a "fresh dusting of snow overnight".

Wednesday 10:20am

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