Alec Holden

Alec Holden

forecaster New Zealand

Alec Holden is a MetService forecaster known for providing weather updates and warnings in New Zealand. Recently, he was in the news discussing the severe weather conditions expected in Auckland and the upper North Island, including heavy rain and strong winds associated with a large low-pressure system approaching the region.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Forecaster Alec Holden told the Herald MetService was confident snow would fall anywhere about and south of Arthur’s Pass and Wanaka. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Weather: New heavy rain watch for Northland, Canterbury; thunderstorms, downpours possible

New Zealand New Zealand: MetService meteorologist Alec Holden said the severe thunderstorms that cropped up around Auckland overnight could make an argument for the worst of the weather. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Severe thunderstorm alert for central North Island as Cyclone Tam’s tail remains

New Zealand New Zealand: MetService meteorologist Alec Holden said an arm of rain that stretched out from the centre of Cyclone Tam was responsible for the intense downpours and thunderstorms. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Vector power outages Cyclone Tam: Beach Haven streets without power for over 50 hours, thunderstorms likely

New Zealand New Zealand: Alec Holden explained the difficulties in forecasting thunderstorms that led to the severe weather in Auckland. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Cyclone Tam: Man forced to climb out of car window to escape floodwaters in Auckland

New Zealand New Zealand: MetService meteorologist Alec Holden agreed with the Fijian Meteorologist Service’s labelling of the storm as a tropical cyclone. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Weather: Tropical cyclone heads towards North Island; 100km/h winds, 120mm rain forecast

New Zealand New Zealand: MetService forecaster Alec Holden told the Herald a large, low-pressure system was heading towards New Zealand from the north. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Severe gales, downpours to lash Auckland, upper North Island for 41 hours from tonight

New Zealand New Zealand: MetService forecaster Alec Holden told the Herald a large, low-pressure system was heading towards New Zealand from the north. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Severe gales, downpours to lash Auckland, upper North Island for 41 hours from tonight