Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle
2 years, 1 month ago

Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle

ABC  

Temperatures across parts of southern Queensland are set to be 10 degrees Celsius above average, with a three-day heatwave to sweep across the state from today. Key points: Overnight temperatures are predicted to be about 25C Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is driving the hot weather, drawing hot air in from central Australia and onto the east coast Authorities are preparing for extreme fire conditions, while the Energy Minister has dismissed suggestions the power grid won't cope The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for the state's Central Coast and Whitsundays, Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields and Wide Bay and Burnett districts. "Queensland's power system passed with flying colours when put to the test during last week's heatwave," the spokesperson said. Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says the state's power system "passed with flying colours" in the last heatwave. CS Energy chief executive Andrew Bills says the state-owned corporation is working hard to "keep delivering power for Queensland homes and businesses".

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Queensland's heatwave expected to intensify with a top of 37C in Brisbane
2 months ago

Queensland's heatwave expected to intensify with a top of 37C in Brisbane

ABC  

The heatwave gripping Queensland is set to intensify on Friday before a cooler change sweeps through in time for the Australia Day long weekend. "There is a broader southerly change which is forecast to move through south eastern late today and into early Saturday," Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Sarah Scully said. "We saw footage of a funnel cloud …

Queensland public servants urged to reduce electricity use to avoid forced blackouts
2 months, 1 week ago

Queensland public servants urged to reduce electricity use to avoid forced blackouts

ABC  

Queensland public servants have been urged to reduce electricity consumption to help "avoid forced blackouts in selected suburbs and regions" as the state sweats through a heatwave. Staff were urged to take the voluntary measures in response to an increased risk of power shortages across Queensland, as part of the state's electricity supply emergency response plan. Hot, humid conditions to …

Half of Australia under heatwave warning as slow-moving cyclone lingers off WA
2 months, 1 week ago

Half of Australia under heatwave warning as slow-moving cyclone lingers off WA

ABC  

A cyclone spinning over waters to the west of Austraila is helping set up a large heatwave across the country this week. Hot days meet warm nights BoM senior forecaster Dean Narramore said both the day and night-time temperatures would be much warmer than normal over the next four days for regions under the warning area. Cyclone helps drive hot …

Queensland weather to be mild, sunny before more heatwave conditions
2 months, 1 week ago

Queensland weather to be mild, sunny before more heatwave conditions

ABC  

Queenslanders can expect a brief reprieve from wild weather, but the weather bureau has warned it will not last long with the state forecast to heat up later this week. The state has seen powerful storms, large hailstones, thousands of properties without power, trees down, and damage to homes in the south, while severe heatwave conditions persisted in North Queensland …

Searing heatwave grips southeast Australia, raises extreme bushfire risks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Searing heatwave grips southeast Australia, raises extreme bushfire risks

India Today  

Australia's southeast sweated in a heatwave that intensified on Sunday, elevating bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for more parts of Victoria state. Australia is in the grips of a high-risk bushfire season, with firefighters last week battling a large blaze that ripped through Victoria's Grampians National Park, razing homes and farmland. The nation's weather forecaster warned …

Sydney braces for heatwave amid warning hospitals may struggle as hot weather hits New South Wales
3 months, 1 week ago

Sydney braces for heatwave amid warning hospitals may struggle as hot weather hits New South Wales

ABC  

Western Sydney has seen its hottest day in 12 months today. There were warnings patients could face long wait times at emergency departments in Sydney's west today as temperatures sweltered. The state's largest energy provider maintained the grid would be able to cope with scorching temperatures, even with a higher than average load in Western Sydney. The severe heat follows …

Bushfire risk lingers as country swelters under heatwave
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bushfire risk lingers as country swelters under heatwave

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: Parts of Australia are sweltering in an extreme heatwave with temperatures expected to climb to 47 degrees in some areas, eclipsing December records. David Estcourt: Despite Cree Marshall's home in the town of White Cliffs being exposed to some of the most brutal temperatures today, she expects it to remain completely cool, even without air conditioning. Cree Marshall: …

Heatwave causes temperatures to soar, increasing fire danger
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave causes temperatures to soar, increasing fire danger

ABC  

A widespread heatwave has large parts of the country's interior expected to reach highs of above 40 degrees Celsius on Monday. He said that could potentially spark lightning, which was a concern due to hot, dry and windy conditions around the nation driving increased fire danger. He said the heatwave conditions were going to continue through into New South Wales, …

NSW towns swelter in record-breaking December heat
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NSW towns swelter in record-breaking December heat

ABC  

Two New South Wales towns have sweltered through record-breaking December heat. As large parts of the country swelter through a heatwave, other towns across southern and western New South Wales were spared record highs, but many came close. Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Edward Medlock said large parts of the state's west were predicted to see low to severe heatwave conditions. …

Urgent weather warning issued to millions of Australians
4 months ago

Urgent weather warning issued to millions of Australians

Daily Mail  

A heatwave has hit the east coast which will last for days and deliver almost 40C temperatures - with warnings issued for an elevated risk of power blackouts. The Australian Energy Market Operator has issued warnings of potential blackouts starting Tuesday afternoon as demand for electricity surges due to the widespread use of air conditioners in response to the heat. …

Temperatures soar across eastern Australia as fire crews battle blazes in southern Queensland
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Temperatures soar across eastern Australia as fire crews battle blazes in southern Queensland

ABC  

Temperatures are pushing into the forties in the eastern states as the focus shifts to an "extensive" thunderstorm risk. Those conditions are being driven by a combination of heat, fire danger and storm risk, BOM senior forecaster Miriam Bradbury said. "We're seeing a much broader risk of storms today across much of the east, including all of Victoria, parts of …

Severe heatwave, fire danger warnings issued as BOM forecasts brutal temperatures for parts of Queensland
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe heatwave, fire danger warnings issued as BOM forecasts brutal temperatures for parts of Queensland

ABC  

A severe heatwave warning has been issued for Queensland's western and southern interior today with some parts of the state's south-west expected to experience temperatures up to 11 degrees Celsius above average. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Felim Hanniffy said Channel Country would feel the peak of the heatwave on Tuesday or Wednesday. "Along with the heat we've also got …

Warning to South Australians not to 'scrimp and save' on electricity during weekend heatwave
1 year ago

Warning to South Australians not to 'scrimp and save' on electricity during weekend heatwave

ABC  

In short : Emergency services are on high alert ahead of a four-day heatwave that will grip South Australia from Friday, sending temperatures soaring 10 to 15 degrees above average. "We're asking people to stay hyper vigilant in his heat, to make sure they pre-hydrate, and make sure they keep a very close eye on each other," he said. "A …

Sweltering Cities panel warns Brisbane heatwaves will worsen
1 year, 1 month ago

Sweltering Cities panel warns Brisbane heatwaves will worsen

ABC  

In short: Researchers say poor urban design is creating pockets of heat and humidity in Brisbane. The findings were put forward on Monday by a Sweltering Cities panel, a group focused on cooling down Australia's "urban heat islands". "It's not just your imagination — the inner city is hotter than the surrounding areas which have fewer buildings, less concrete, more …

Western Australia's severe summer heatwave breaks weather records as parts of Perth hit 45C
1 year, 1 month ago

Western Australia's severe summer heatwave breaks weather records as parts of Perth hit 45C

ABC  

In short: Western Australia is sweltering in the midst of a severe three-day heatwave Western Australia is sweltering in the midst of a severe three-day heatwave Some parts of Perth reached 45 degrees Celsius. Weather records have been broken across Western Australia as a severe heatwave batters much of the state's south. Heatwave conditions in Western Australia on Wednesday drove …

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures
1 year, 6 months ago

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures

ABC  

A burst of extreme heat has put authorities on high alert along large stretches of Australia's eastern coastlines, with firefighters working to contain blazes from Queensland to Tasmania. "It's September we're already experiencing four days in a row are temperatures above 30 degrees with high winds," he said. Fire crews are confident of containing a blaze north of Coles Bay …

Queensland weather pushes power grid to the limit as BOM warns of ongoing heatwave
2 years, 1 month ago

Queensland weather pushes power grid to the limit as BOM warns of ongoing heatwave

ABC  

Queensland is predicted to reach a new record for electricity demand this evening as the state’s heatwave intensifies. Key points: Energy minister says there will be enough power to keep the lights on South-easterly change to sweep away hot, humid air mass by Sunday Some houses will have their power cut for planned work The Australian Energy Market Operator has …

BOM's issues heatwave warning for Queensland's south-east with no overnight relief
2 years, 1 month ago

BOM's issues heatwave warning for Queensland's south-east with no overnight relief

ABC  

Queensland's south-east can expect more stifling nights ahead as humidity packs "an extra punch" to above-average overnight temperatures, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. A heatwave warning has been issued from today for much of the state's south-east, which will peak towards the end of the week. Brisbane's minimum temperature overnight was just 25 degrees — compared to the city's …

Public urged to heed heatwave 'emergency' warning to be declared across Australia's north
2 years, 3 months ago

Public urged to heed heatwave 'emergency' warning to be declared across Australia's north

ABC  

A heatwave across much of the Northern Territory will reach emergency levels later this week, as communities across northern Australia struggle through sweltering conditions. Key points: Authorities are expected to declare a heatwave 'emergency' later this week across areas of northern Australia Temperatures are expected to pass 40C in parts of the Top End The government is advising people to …

Queensland swelters through severe heatwave with five-hour lines for COVID-19 tests
3 years, 2 months ago

Queensland swelters through severe heatwave with five-hour lines for COVID-19 tests

ABC  

Thousands of Queenslanders are expected to line up for COVID testing today, but with temperatures set to break records, how do you beat the heat while in the queue? Key points: Temperatures in the high 30C are expected for much of north Queensland today Heatwave conditions were forcing testing sites in regional cities to close Experts say those experiencing symptoms …

Temperatures to soar over the weekend as southern Queensland swelters through heatwave
4 years, 3 months ago

Temperatures to soar over the weekend as southern Queensland swelters through heatwave

ABC  

Temperatures are forecast to rise across southern Queensland this weekend, peaking on Sunday, and with no reprieve expected until Wednesday. Key points: Queensland will be "very hot" but is unlikely to break any more records Brisbane will hit a high of 33C today and tomorrow Birdsville is forecast to record the state's highest temperature today of 46.6C The southern interior, …

Queensland registers record temperatures as heatwave intensifies in first days of summer
4 years, 3 months ago

Queensland registers record temperatures as heatwave intensifies in first days of summer

ABC  

Heat records have tumbled today with sweltering conditions intensifying in parts of southern Queensland, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Key points: Inland maximum temperatures were forecast to be 8-10C above average Warwick reported a record 40.8C, while Applethorpe set a new high of 36.8C Brisbane reached a top of 31.9C and Gatton hit 39.4C Warwick set a new December record …

Queenslanders to swelter in extreme weekend heatwave with temperatures predicted to hit more than 40C
4 years, 4 months ago

Queenslanders to swelter in extreme weekend heatwave with temperatures predicted to hit more than 40C

ABC  

Queensland is bracing for punishingly hot conditions to hit the state with a heatwave forecast in the coming days. Key points: Western parts of Brisbane could see three or four days in a row at or above 40C People should check on family members or neighbours living alone People should also make sure no children or animals are left in …

Heatwave and storms forecast for Queensland, Bureau of Meteorology says
4 years, 4 months ago

Heatwave and storms forecast for Queensland, Bureau of Meteorology says

ABC  

There's a good chance severe storm warnings will be issued for parts of Queensland this afternoon, ahead of stifling conditions into the weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology says. "Late afternoon or evening hours will bring the most likely chance of seeing shower and thunderstorm activity around Brisbane itself," meteorologist Kimba Wong told ABC Radio Brisbane. She said while coastal parts …

Australia in the grip of flash floods and bushfires
5 years, 2 months ago

Australia in the grip of flash floods and bushfires

Al Jazeera  

Australia is again in the grip of two weather extremes, facing floods in the north and fires in the south. The small cattle town of Normanton, on the south coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria, was hit by flash flooding, while a very wet weekend was followed by a further 198mm of rain in the 24 hours up to 06:00 …

Heatwave update: Where and when is the heat expected to hit and what records could fall?
5 years, 3 months ago

Heatwave update: Where and when is the heat expected to hit and what records could fall?

ABC  

Heatwave conditions will see much of the continent swelter this week, with records set to tumble. Key points: Adelaide is forecast to be 40C and hotter from Tuesday to its peak of 44C for Friday Canberra could blitz the previous record of 41.6C, with 43C forecast for Saturday Australia's hottest day on record, calculated by averaging temperatures from across the …

Southern Queensland weather forecast to bring severe fire danger and 40-degree heatwave
5 years, 5 months ago

Southern Queensland weather forecast to bring severe fire danger and 40-degree heatwave

ABC  

A wave of dangerous severe fire weather is about to hit southern Queensland with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting heatwave conditions as temperatures soar up to 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the state. Key points: Hot weather is being forecast for much of southern Queensland, with the highest temperatures expected on Tuesday Dry and windy conditions are likely to …

Heatwave grips Queensland as Roma and Brisbane suffer an unending run of scorchers
6 years, 1 month ago

Heatwave grips Queensland as Roma and Brisbane suffer an unending run of scorchers

ABC  

Severe heatwave conditions along the length of the Queensland coast have brought a record-breaking run of high temperatures to the southern inland town of Roma and unrelenting searing weather to Brisbane. Key points: Roma has recorded 82 straight days above 30C Hot weather to return to Brisbane next week after brief reprieve Townsville expected to reach 37C on Thursday The …

Australia’s heatwave is about to get WORSE
6 years, 2 months ago

Australia’s heatwave is about to get WORSE

Daily Mail  

Australia's scorching summer will continue on Thursday following a day of extreme heatwave conditions during which a child was taken to hospital with heatstroke. Temperatures in the region are set to stay above 40C for most of next week, bar the potential for some cloud cover on Sunday Scorching temperatures are expected next week as the worst heatwave since WWII …

Five-day heatwave hits Australia with temperatures set to hit the low 40s
6 years, 4 months ago

Five-day heatwave hits Australia with temperatures set to hit the low 40s

Daily Mail  

A scorching heatwave is set to sear Australia, with an unusual temperature spike resulting in the mercury hitting the low 40s. A scorching heatwave is set to sear Australia, with an unusual temperature spike resulting in the mercury hitting the low 40s The heatwave will move along the east coast from Wednesday, bringing very hot air from the centre of …

Heatwave to send temperatures soaring to 43C - and the sun might be here to stay this time
6 years, 5 months ago

Heatwave to send temperatures soaring to 43C - and the sun might be here to stay this time

Daily Mail  

Australia will be hit with a steamy heatwave this week, sending temperatures surging into the 40s as summer weather makes an early appearance. Australia will be hit with a steamy heatwave this week, sending temperatures surging into the 40s as summer weather makes an early appearance The inland town of Longreach will reach a scorching 40C on Thursday, with temperatures …

Heatwave to grip Australia as temperatures soar past 35C
7 years, 1 month ago

Heatwave to grip Australia as temperatures soar past 35C

Daily Mail  

Australians are bracing themselves for an onslaught of hot weather which will grip the nation this week. Australians are bracing themselves for an onslaught of hot weather which will grip the nation this week Bureau of Meteorology spokesperson Sarah Fitton told Daily Mail Australia Queensland and north-east New South Wales will experience temperatures six to 12 degrees above average for …

Brisbane storms: More wild, hot weather expected to hit south-east Queensland
7 years, 1 month ago

Brisbane storms: More wild, hot weather expected to hit south-east Queensland

ABC  

More wild weather is likely in Brisbane today after severe storms left 130,000 south-east homes in darkness on Sunday night, the Bureau of Meteorology warns. Strong winds bring down hundreds of powerlines Mr Paech said strong wind gusts last night caused the damage to powerlines, with hundreds still out of action. "Redcliffe picked up 109 kilometre an hour wind gusts …

Queensland set to swelter through a late-summer heatwave
7 years, 1 month ago

Queensland set to swelter through a late-summer heatwave

Daily Mail  

Queenslanders are in for a week of warm weather, with temperatures soaring towards 40 degrees around the state. Weatherzone meteorologist Graeme Brittain told Daily Mail Australia temperatures were between five and eight degrees higher than average, and would stay high due to a large hot air mass across most of the state. Queensland will swelter this week as temperatures soar …

Australia to swelter through fierce heatwave
7 years, 2 months ago

Australia to swelter through fierce heatwave

Daily Mail  

Australians are expected to sweat through a scorcher week as temperatures continue to rise above 40C across parts of New South Wales. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted 'an intense burst of heat' as a high-pressure system makes its way across the country from Western Australia - and it is expected to linger until Thursday. Australians are expected to sweat …

Southern states swelter as power supply struggles
7 years, 2 months ago

Southern states swelter as power supply struggles

ABC  

The power supply in Victoria and South Australia is being put to the test as five of the states and territories face an extreme heatwave, after temperatures in some areas hit 40 degrees Celsius. The Australian Energy Market Operator has activated its "reserve trader functions" in Victoria, which will see it effectively pay some heavy energy users to curtail their …

Spring heatwave hits east coast, with temperatures soaring in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria
7 years, 6 months ago

Spring heatwave hits east coast, with temperatures soaring in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria

ABC  

The east coast of Australia is facing a spring heatwave this weekend, with temperatures soaring past 40 degrees Celsius in some areas of the country. Key points: Areas of NSW expected to reach 40C, setting new September record for the state Brisbane expected to reach 34C this weekend, BoM says Victoria is facing dangerous bushfire conditions In NSW, the Bureau …

Australia faces 'catastrophic' fire danger as temperatures reach reach record levels in heatwave
8 years, 1 month ago

Australia faces 'catastrophic' fire danger as temperatures reach reach record levels in heatwave

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a press conference, New South Wales rural fire …

Scientists rate Brisbane's coolest suburbs, reveal tips to heat-proofing your home
8 years, 1 month ago

Scientists rate Brisbane's coolest suburbs, reveal tips to heat-proofing your home

ABC  

As southern Queensland battles its third heatwave in a month, scientists have mapped Brisbane's coolest and safest suburbs when it comes to heat-related illnesses. Greater Brisbane's 5 coolest suburbs Burbank Karana Downs Lake Manchester Mount Gravatt Bridgeman Downs It could not have come at a more critical time with temperatures today forecast to peak at 36 degrees Celsius in Brisbane …

Heatwave: Eastern Australia swelters as hot conditions continue
8 years, 1 month ago

Heatwave: Eastern Australia swelters as hot conditions continue

ABC  

Much of Australia is sweltering through an extreme heatwave, which is expected to worsen across the weekend and has the NSW Rural Fire Service warning of fire conditions "worse than Black Saturday". Key points: NSW fire authorities warn of "Black Saturday conditions" on Sunday Beaches close in Queensland as record-breaking temps forecast End in sight for Victorians with cool reprieve …

Australia heatwave sees Victoria, South Australia swelter, NSW expects temperatures to soar
8 years, 1 month ago

Australia heatwave sees Victoria, South Australia swelter, NSW expects temperatures to soar

ABC  

Brace yourself, Australia: it's like an oven out there for large swathes of the country. Key points: Much of Victoria to experience mid-40s heat but cool change expected for Melbourne Adelaide to hit 42C again, Tarcoola in SA to reach 47C Students in SW Queensland kept indoors, heatwave to intensify in NSW towards weekend Parts of Australia's south and east …

Victoria like a 'furnace' as state hit with heatwave
8 years, 1 month ago

Victoria like a 'furnace' as state hit with heatwave

ABC  

Victoria is sweltering through a heatwave, with temperatures reaching more than 30 degrees Celsius overnight and the mercury tipped to soar to 44C in the north of the state today. Senior meteorologist Dr Chris Godfred from the Bureau of Meteorology said a wind change was pushing hot air from central Australia into the state. "We've had this fairly stagnant mass …

Queensland heatwave sees five people rushed to hospital with heat stroke
8 years, 3 months ago

Queensland heatwave sees five people rushed to hospital with heat stroke

Daily Mail  

A severe heatwave that scorched Queensland this week and left five people in hospital is showing no signs of slowing down. Scroll down for a seven-day forecast A severe heatwave that has scorched Queensland this week and left five people in hospital is showing no signs of slowing down, forcing residents to strip off and head to local swim spots …

Melbourne heatwave: Emergency services on high alert as Victoria braces for season's worst fire weather
9 years, 3 months ago

Melbourne heatwave: Emergency services on high alert as Victoria braces for season's worst fire weather

ABC  

Authorities have announced a total fire ban across Victoria on Saturday, as Melbourne swelters through its second day of high temperatures. Beat the heat: Drink water Never leave children or pets in cars Keep to cool areas, such as air conditioned buildings Plan ahead and keep activities to the coolest part of the day Check in on those at risk, …

Queensland storms: 12,000 properties without power following record setting day for October temperatures
10 years, 5 months ago

Queensland storms: 12,000 properties without power following record setting day for October temperatures

ABC  

More than 12,000 properties across south-east Queensland lost power as storms rolled in after a record-breaking hot October day. This afternoon's thunderstorms followed a day of exceptionally hot October weather which re-wrote the history books for some regional Queensland towns. 'Hot weather is a sign of things to come' Farmers and residents in south-west Queensland are worried this week's soaring …

SA, Qld begin new year with scorching heatwave
11 years, 2 months ago

SA, Qld begin new year with scorching heatwave

ABC  

Parts of Australia have started the new year in sweltering conditions, with temperatures near 50 degrees Celsius in regional South Australia, and a heatwave predicted for Queensland. According to the weather bureau, the mercury at Tarcoola in central SA hit 48.9C on Wednesday afternoon, while Oodnadatta reached 47.7C and Coober Pedy posted 47.4C. The fire danger rating in South Australia …

Heatwave declared as Queensland interior swelters through record-breaking temperatures
11 years, 3 months ago

Heatwave declared as Queensland interior swelters through record-breaking temperatures

ABC  

A heatwave has officially been declared in parts of inland Queensland, where scorching weather is smashing records and prompting health warnings. The Bureau of Meteorology's regional director for the state, Rob Webb, says the extreme heat is being caused by "a slow moving air mass which remains stagnant over Queensland". "Without any major weather systems likely to move it out …

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