Random Storms in the Bay of Plenty

So today in the Bay of Plenty, we had some really freakish weather. Apparently up to ten centimetres of hail fell in places, blocking drains and flooding several streets and houses. Crazy huh? Here are some pictures.


That is hail on the beach not sand.


More hail, covering the grass.


Now I know that Josh and I are winter wimps....but this is some serious weather. Several offshore twisters were spoted, and the local mall had to be evacuated due to flooding and a couple of callapsing roof panels. Josh and I only experienced a little bit of rain and some beautiful thunder and lightening. However, the funniest report on the news was definatly the 4 dead cows that have now been assesed by the insurance company. The anaylis, death due to lighting strikes. What a day in the Bay!