Chester Lampkin
Chester Lampkin is a forecaster with Earth Sciences New Zealand (formerly known as Niwa), where he specializes in weather prediction and analysis. He gained attention recently for his insights on an atmospheric river event affecting New Zealand, which brought significant rainfall and weather warnings across several regions, including the Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty. His expertise in meteorology is crucial during extreme weather events, helping communities prepare for potential flooding and hazardous conditions.
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Recent news mentions
Earth Sciences New Zealand forecaster Chester Lampkin said yesterday an area of low pressure in the Tasman Sea and a cold front coming in from the southwest would bring a big plume of moisture from the Tasman.
Four Bay of Plenty rivers at warning levels, monitoring to continue overnight
New Zealand· 2025-11-19
Chester Lampkin discussed the impact of low pressure and a cold front on the weather in New Zealand.
MetService warns of heavy rain and flooding risk across North Island after wild nightNew Zealand· 2025-11-18