Thundery weather has struck Christchurch this afternoon, bringing rain and hail across the city.
According to the MetService, today’s forecast included heavy, thundery rain with hail, strong and gusty southwesterlies were also developing, which were expected to clear this afternoon, giving way to fine weather.
![Josh Oliver](https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/08/JoshOliver-1100x720.jpg.webp)
Josh Oliver
![Tom Burgess captured this photo at New Brighton just before it started raining.](https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/08/reallybadweather.jpg.webp)
Tom Burgess captured this photo at New Brighton just before it started raining.
![Amanda Rudkin](https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2024/08/AmandaRudkin--720x825.jpg.webp)
Amanda Rudkin
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Storm rolling into Methven / Robyn Hood
Other residents in South West Christchurch reported intense hail.
Resident Tim Guthrie captured photos of the storm approaching from the Port Hills.
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Lozz Joannou in Cust
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Hannah Ellis