Thundery weather hits Christchurch, with rain and hail

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Aug 12, 2024 |
Hannah Ellis

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

Josh Oliver

Tom Burgess captured this photo at New Brighton just before it started raining.

Tom Burgess captured this photo at New Brighton just before it started raining.

Amanda Rudkin

Amanda Rudkin

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.

Lozz Joannou in Cust

Hannah Ellis

Hannah Ellis

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. If you have a news tip or are interested in video content, email [email protected]

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