Stuff.co.nz, 19 February, 2018. Modelling certainly is hinting that any possible NZ hit may not be from a storm at all – but simply the remnants of an ex-cyclone, in the form of … Cyclone Gita damaged or destroyed about 1,400 homes in Tonga. Cyclone Gita to bring damaging winds and heavy rain to central New Zealand on Tuesday and early Wednesday. Cyclone Gita en Nouvelle-Calédonie. Whakatū Carpark - potential flooding risk. Photo credits: Nelson-Tasman Civil Defence Flooding caused by ex-cyclone Gita in Nelson-Tasman, New Zealand, February 2018. The materials for sandbags can be purchased from your local hardware or landscape supplier. Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 8:21 am | Nelson Tasman Civil Defence . Photo: RNZ / Logan Church. 2345 hrs 20 February The state of emergency remains in place. Sandbags. Severe weather brought by Tropical Cyclone Gita on Tuesday, February 20, prompted Air New Zealand to cancel all flights in and out of Wellington International Airport (WLG), Hokitika Airport (HKK), Nelson Airport (NSN), New Plymouth Airport (NPL), and Queenstown Airport (ZQN) until midnight (local time). The full impact of the storm was expected late on February 20 and into the morning of February 21.These videos, posted from an … - Air New Zealand is warning people to expect "major disruptions" to flights. Road Closures There are no closures in Monaco or Glenduan Manuka Street Ford is closed. Damage and welfare assessment will start tomorrow morning. It then swung in an arc south west then southward, then south eastward towards the middle of New Zealand. 12.04pm - Flights suspended due to flooding in and around Nelson. On arriving we were given an upgrade to a suite. Car Park Updates: Due to the approaching Cyclone Gita please note the following: Hathaway Terrace Carpark will be closed. We had an awful journey from Picton to Nelson in torrential rain and arrived at the hotel just before the worst of Cyclone Gita hit. Cyclone Gita is expected to bring severe weather to many parts of New Zealand during Tuesday and Wednesday, with the centre of the cyclone passing over the upper South Island overnight Tuesday/Wednesday. Weather. Customhouse Backpackers Hostel: Shelter from cyclone - See 34 traveler reviews, 11 candid photos, and great deals for Customhouse Backpackers Hostel at Tripadvisor. ONGOING AFFECTS FROM CYCLONE GITA With A state of emergency declared in the Buller, Grey, Westland, Nelson/Tasman and Christchurch regions is has been a … Cyclone Gita became a category five storm — the highest rating — last Wednesday. MetService says the eye of the storm has hit landfall and is now hovering over the northwestern tip of the South Island. Ex-Cyclone Gita has continued on its path across the South Pacific, reaching New Zealand on February 20.A state of emergency was declared in Christchurch and Buller and air traffic to and from Auckland, New Plymouth, Hokitika, Queenstown and Nelson was affected. If people feel their immediate safety is at risk, then please call 111. Cyclone Gita leaves tourists trapped, towns cut off and some flights cancelled 21 Feb 2018 The storm that lashed the country has now passed over the top of the South Island. It split in two systems as it moved across the country. Cyclone Gita has hit New Zealand, turning rush hour to chaos and forcing evacuations. Flights have been suspended at Nelson Airport due to flooding and severe weather. All car parks are open SH6 Rocks Road in Nelson is open. Former cyclone Gita is on the way to New Zealand, homes in Granity and along the coast could be inundated from storm surges. Some, like Cyclone Gita a couple years ago, can retain the look and power of a cyclone during this process. Over the next few hours it’s expected to move south-east, settling over the South Island’s upper east coast tomorrow morning. Rain has eased. Gita, which was downgraded on Tuesday from a tropical cyclone to a storm, brought coastal waves of up to 7m (22ft). Cyclone Gita - Update 003 21/02/2018 12:11am . Le cyclone Gita, actuellement en catégorie 4 avec des vents jusqu’à 250 km/h est au-dessus du Royaume de Tonga ce lundi, un État de Polynésie comportant plus de 170 îles dans le Pacifique Sud. That prediction was based on identifying "analogue" years to 2020 which had similar conditions - one of which was the 2017-18 season, which produced Cyclones Gita … More >> Cyclone Gita - Nelson-Tasman Update 003. The state of emergency remains in place. “Cyclone Gita could break a record by striking further south than any previous tropical cyclone, ... Nelson and Buller, Marlborough and Westland should expect 150-200mm of rain during the storm. Cyclone Gita - Update 004, Nelson Tasman 1030 hrs 21 February Weather conditions have now eased and there are no weather warnings still in effect for the region but the state of emergency remains in place for now. We had an awful journey from Picton to Nelson in torrential rain and arrived at the hotel just before the worst of Cyclone Gita hit. "As long as it doesn't happen again, we can be all right. Mills said he needed this to be the last one. Please make sure you collect your empty bin as soon as possible to avoid it being blown down the street. Recycling Collection: Recycling collection will occur as per usual. Cyclone Gita Updates - Nelson Services. Share on Twitter; Share on Facebook; Share via email; Share on Reddit; Share on Linked In; The western edge of Tasman Bay and parts of Golden Bay are in the path of Cyclone Gita as it sweeps central New Zealand. Following the heavy rainfall brought to Nelson by Ex-Cyclone Gita, we advise not to swim at the beach or in the river for 48 hours after rain, as surface run-off could be a health risk. Ex-Cyclone Gita Updates - Nelson Services - as at Thursday at 1pm. ( Supplied: Nadi Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre ) Parks and Reserves Parks and reserves are now open (expect Trafalgar Park which is undergoing maintenance work) Mountain Bike tracks are open. Le cyclone Gita poursuit sa course dans le Pacifique, et toucher actuellement la Nouvelle-Zélande, mardi 20 février 2018. Civil Defence will be monitoring the situation overnight. Last updated: February 21, 2018 . As Cyclone Gita hits the country, central New Zealand is experiencing heavy rain and high winds. Dozens of schools and some roads have already been closed on the West Coast and Nelson today. Cyclone Gita: Nelson residents set up sandbags. Mapua, Tahunanui, The Brook, Upper Moutere, Wakefield, Maitai, Motueka, Redwood Valley, The Wood, Port Nelson, Stoke, Toi Toi - Washington Valley, Nelson, Enner Glynn, Brightwater, Hope, Nelson South Richmond news is brought to you by the team at The Tasman Leader CYCLONE Gita slammed into New Zealand today and pummelled the coastline with high winds, heavy rain and some flooding despite being downgraded to a tropical storm. Date February 7, 2018 . 1:24 pm on 20 February 2018. Le cyclone tropical sévère Gita est un cyclone tropical de force équivalente à la catégorie 4 de l'échelle de Saffir-Simpson de la saison cyclonique 2017-2018 dans l'océan Pacifique sud.C'est la deuxième tempête nommée et le premier cyclone majeur de cette saison. It is up to residents to source their own to protect their properties. States of Emergency were declared in the Nelson Tasman region, Taranaki region, Selwyn district, Grey district, Buller district, Westland district, and Christchurch city. Cyclone Gita is the third severe weather event in the Nelson region in the past fortnight. Cyclone Gita is pounding New Zealand with torrential rain, damaging winds and large waves. 16/02/2018 La Nouvelle-Calédonie reste placée aujourd'hui vendredi 16 février en pré-alerte cyclonique sur l'ensemble de son territoire, à l'exception de la commune de l'Île des Pins en alerte cyclonique de niveau 2. - Information about how to get ready and keep safe can be found here. Flood Summary. The cyclone swept across the Pacific last week, bringing destruction and devastation to Tonga and Samoa. Others, fall apart. On arriving we were given an upgrade to a suite. Rutherford Hotel Nelson: Served its purpose in a cyclone - See 506 traveller reviews, 131 candid photos, and great deals for Nelson, New Zealand, at Tripadvisor. The Nelson-Tasman region declared a state of emergency after being battered by Cyclone Gita in 2018, and, a year later, on Waitangi Day, the Pigeon Valley fire led to another Civil Defence emergency. Tropical cyclone Gita zig zagged through the tropics last week, first tracking east, then swinging in a u-turn to head west,causing damage in Samoa, Tonga and Fiji as well as New Caledonia on it’s way. Photo credits: Nelson-Tasman Civil Defence. Event Tropical Cyclone Gita, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand . MetService SEVERE WEATHER WARNING 9:43 pm Monday 19-Feb-2018. On Sunday morning, MetService has issued the first batch of Severe Weather Watches, giving details on which areas are most at risk of severe weather during the passage of Cyclone Gita… Former cyclone Gita on Wednesday morning was about 250km east of Canterbury and should continue to move away from the country, the MetService said. 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