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Warmer, drier April for many with record-breaking month of weather
4 May, 2021 06:43 AM
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Niwa reported Auckland as the warmest and the wettest centre in April. Photo / Dean Purcell
NZ Herald
New Zealanders endured plenty of weather extremes across the country last month with a warmer and drier than normal April for many.
April was persistently dry, with well below normal rainfall levels in eastern parts of both islands and the central North Island, Niwa s monthly climate summary reported.
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Many of the notable weather patterns were recorded on the same day - Easter Sunday.
Temperatures peaked above the average across the country. More than three dozen locations saw near-record or record-high maximum temperatures, the majority happened around Easter, April 4-6.
Born in Tennessee, raised in Arkansas, and now a resident of Mississippi, Ryan Mahan is proud to be a Southerner and to belong to this community. A former student of Millsaps and a graduate of the University of South Alabama, he now has a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology with a focus in Broadcast.
Ryan’s passion for weather began in 2005 after witnessing the destruction that Hurricane Katrina had on his family and home. With nothing but a point-and-shoot digital camera in hand, he walked miles up and down the Coast to document the tragedy and its effects on the area and people around him. Using social media, he posted the photos and the stories behind them. The reaction from his peers inspired him to pursue a career doing what had up until then been a hobby.
By Tedi Graham Guest columnist Apr 5, 2021
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You are probably spring cleaning your house about now or are at least thinking about it. While youâre cleaning your house, why donât you spring clean your dog? She no doubt needs it, too.
Go through the shelves and cupboards where your keep your dogâs food and treats. Check the expiration dates. If anything has passed its time, throw it out. Do the same thing with any of your dogâs medications. Replace any of the items you had to get rid of the next time you go shopping. Do you need dog shampoo or conditioner, ear cleaner or tick and flea treatment? Does your dog need a new brush, comb or nail trimmer? Now is a good time to get her new ones. Also, you can restock your first aid kit with fresh items.