BOM forecasts rain and storms for Brisbane and southern Queensland, falling temperatures in the north
3 years, 7 months ago

BOM forecasts rain and storms for Brisbane and southern Queensland, falling temperatures in the north

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Rain is continuing to fall along the south-east Queensland coast from south of Fraser Island to the border, in the wake of late-night storms that brought heavy downpours to Boonah and Logan. "Fifty-one millimetres in half an hour overnight at Forestdale and then also some severe storms this morning out towards Oakey and Dalby as well," Mr Thompson said. Mr Thompson said today would be "sort of like a Melbourne storm day where we could get hail". The first dam-filling rain to fall in several years Meteorologist Pieter Claassen said overnight a large amount of small hail fell in the Boonah area, west of the Gold Coast, along with 40 millimetres of rain in half an hour. Near Crows Nest on the Darling Downs, Bruce Woolley said his property received 18mm of "desperately needed" rain.

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More storms forecast for south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, bringing heavy rainfall and risk of flash flooding
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More storms forecast for south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, bringing heavy rainfall and risk of flash flooding

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Widespread storms are forecast for much of central and eastern Australia after south-east Queenslanders were treated to a spectacular lightning display last night. The Bureau of Meteorology is warning severe storms are likely in south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, and possible for Western Australia's interior, south-west parts of the Northern Territory and large parts of South Australia. Last …

Storm brings large hail, torrential rain to Victoria's west as extreme weather forecast for south-east Australia
2 months, 1 week ago

Storm brings large hail, torrential rain to Victoria's west as extreme weather forecast for south-east Australia

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A wild storm brought large hail, torrential rain and strong winds as it wreaked havoc in Victoria's west overnight. "We've got one guy here who's pretty much lost everything, so we've given him a room at the pub for as long as he needs it." 'Absolute flogging' Farmer Russell Heard said his property at Wonwondah, 20 kilometres south of Horsham, …

Severe thunderstorms bring hail, damaging winds across south-east Queensland as Bureau of Meteorology predicts wetter, warmer three months ahead
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Severe thunderstorms bring hail, damaging winds across south-east Queensland as Bureau of Meteorology predicts wetter, warmer three months ahead

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Hail, heavy rain and damaging winds hit parts of south-east Queensland on Tuesday, as the weather bureau forecasts the next three months will be wetter and warmer than average. Severe weather season forecast Senior meteorologist Laura Boekel said Queensland is forecast to have a warmer and wetter than average three months ahead. The warmer than average conditions carry the risk …

Widespread heavy rain eases drought conditions in Qld, NSW as BOM forecasts more
1 year, 1 month ago

Widespread heavy rain eases drought conditions in Qld, NSW as BOM forecasts more

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Widespread heavy rain has been falling across some of Australia's most parched regions, "taking the sting" out of intense drought conditions and a degree of the bushfire threat. It means large pockets of Queensland and New South Wales will have received more than 100mm of rain by the end of the week and "some isolated spots well above that", according …

Dangerous wind, heavy rain, flooding forecast to hit eastern Australia as intense storm system deepens
1 year, 2 months ago

Dangerous wind, heavy rain, flooding forecast to hit eastern Australia as intense storm system deepens

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Widespread rain and thunderstorms, carrying the risk of flash flooding, have begun pouring over parts of Victoria and New South Wales, as a low pressure system intensifies over the eastern states. Key points: Flood warnings are in place for parts of southern NSW and eastern Victoria following heavy rain Falls of 10mm to 50mm are forecast for parts of NSW …

Severe storms, large hail possible in Queensland's south-east after early morning deluge
1 year, 8 months ago

Severe storms, large hail possible in Queensland's south-east after early morning deluge

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Up to 45 millimetres fell within an hour in Queensland's Darling Downs this morning with large hail and damaging winds possibly arriving in the state's south-east this afternoon. Severe storms are possible again this afternoon in the Darling Downs, Granite Belt, South Burnett and south-west including Brisbane and the Gold Coast later this evening. "Even though these cells are moving …

BOM's issues heatwave warning for Queensland's south-east with no overnight relief
1 year, 10 months ago

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

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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 …

Queensland growers prepare for wet harvest with 'high impact weather' forecast
2 years, 2 months ago

Queensland growers prepare for wet harvest with 'high impact weather' forecast

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Large parts of Queensland can expect "high impact weather" this week, with intense rainfall, destructive wind gusts and giant hail forecast. Key points: Rainfall totals of up to 100 millimetres are expected in parts of Queensland The Bureau of Meteorology warns strong winds and giant hail could be on their way Farmers are concerned about the damage the forecast rain …

BOM forecasts severe thunderstorms as another round of rain heads for already flooded east
2 years, 2 months ago

BOM forecasts severe thunderstorms as another round of rain heads for already flooded east

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A stormy system is set to bring yet another round of wet weather to the already flooded east. Key points: A convective system is expected to bring more rain in the form of hit and miss storms later this week Storms have the potential to be severe and the rainfall widespread The continued wet weather will exacerbate ongoing flood conditions …

BOM's severe weather outlook signals a summer of cyclones and floods
2 years, 2 months ago

BOM's severe weather outlook signals a summer of cyclones and floods

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After multiple years of flooding rains, people have had enough. Key points: The BOM's severe weather outlook warns of increased risk of tropical cyclones, tropical lows and widespread flooding for eastern and northern Australia There is an elevated risk of grass fire in southern Australia Prolonged heatwaves are more likely in southern areas with higher humidity The outlook warns of …

BOM says Queensland facing higher risk of early cyclones, severe weather and flooding rain, government 'well prepared'
2 years, 2 months ago

BOM says Queensland facing higher risk of early cyclones, severe weather and flooding rain, government 'well prepared'

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The Queensland government is yet to release a major review of last summer's flood disaster response as the state begins to see the effects of this season's forecast severe weather. Key points: Queensland faces a higher risk of heavy rain and early cyclones The BOM says this means a higher chance of "widespread flooding" New Queensland residents are urged to …

BOM forecasts widespread rain along east coast as dry season rain streams in from Top End
2 years, 5 months ago

BOM forecasts widespread rain along east coast as dry season rain streams in from Top End

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Australia's east coast is set to receive a drenching this weekend as moisture streaming in from the tropics links up with a weather system from the south. Key points: The weather has been triggered by unseasonable rain across the Top End People in flood-affected regions are advised to be cautious but not concerned The rain is expected to begin in …

BOM forecaster explains the challenges in predicting torrential rain, flooding event in NSW
2 years, 8 months ago

BOM forecaster explains the challenges in predicting torrential rain, flooding event in NSW

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Predicting the weather is notoriously a difficult task, but getting the severe weather forecast right can be even harder, according to Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Neil Bennett. Key points: Lismore residents have been ordered to evacuate for a second time in 24 hours BOM forecaster Neil Bennett says the small size and rapid movement of the system made it …

Southern Queensland braces for potentially severe thunderstorms this weekend, with large hail possible
2 years, 9 months ago

Southern Queensland braces for potentially severe thunderstorms this weekend, with large hail possible

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Residents of the Darling Downs region are being urged to prepare for a day of fairly active thunderstorms as a trough in Western Queensland deepens and moves east. Key point: Queensland's southern interior has been warned to expect severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and possible hail The bureau has warned residents near the NSW border to keep an eye out for …

South-east Queensland flood levels to start dropping as Wivenhoe Dam releases continue
2 years, 9 months ago

South-east Queensland flood levels to start dropping as Wivenhoe Dam releases continue

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As floodwaters continue to drop across Brisbane, some inundation adjacent to the river may not recede until early next week, the city's flood mitigation and water storage dam operator says. Key points: Water is currently being released from Wivenhoe to drain its flood mitigation component Some areas adjacent to the river could remain inundated during these releases More rain is …

Queensland Premier defends BOM weather warnings ahead of south-east flood disaster that killed eight, inundated thousands of homes
2 years, 9 months ago

Queensland Premier defends BOM weather warnings ahead of south-east flood disaster that killed eight, inundated thousands of homes

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The weather bureau's constantly changing forecasts about the duration of the "rain-bomb" that hit south-east Queensland highlights the unpredictable nature of the event, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. Key points: The death toll and number of those facing damaging flooding is expected to rise in coming days The Premier revealed the bureau's forecasts had been wrong three days in a row …

Brisbane's rapidly rising Wivenhoe Dam releases water amid south-east Queensland rain deluge
2 years, 10 months ago

Brisbane's rapidly rising Wivenhoe Dam releases water amid south-east Queensland rain deluge

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South-east Queensland's rapidly filling Wivenhoe Dam began releasing floodwaters on Friday night as downpours continue across the catchment region. Key points: Wivenhoe Dam was built in the 1980s to provide flood protection to south-east Queensland after the devastating 1974 floods Water is also being released from Enoggera Dam in Brisbane In 2011 releases from the dam caused extensive flooding in …

Queensland's wild weather sees more severe storms develop as state battles heatwave, threat of flash flooding
2 years, 10 months ago

Queensland's wild weather sees more severe storms develop as state battles heatwave, threat of flash flooding

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Severe storms have continued to form across south-east Queensland in what has turned out to be a volatile evening that has capped off a scorching and muggy day. Cells that hit Brisbane, Logan, and parts of the Gold and Sunshine coasts this afternoon have been downgraded, however new systems developed a short time later in the Scenic Rim and near …

BOM forecasts heavy rain, flooding as more wet weather descends upon eastern Australia
3 years, 1 month ago

BOM forecasts heavy rain, flooding as more wet weather descends upon eastern Australia

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November rain records have already been smashed through Australia's west and centre — now the focus is moving east. Key points: The focus of today's rain and storms is expected to be over northern NSW and southern Queensland Over the next few days a low is set to move across from SA down through NSW to Victoria Some places will …

Parts of central Queensland pummelled by hail as severe storms continue in the south-east
3 years, 2 months ago

Parts of central Queensland pummelled by hail as severe storms continue in the south-east

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More intense storms have hammered parts of central Queensland this afternoon, again bringing reports of giant hail, fast-paced winds and localised heavy rain. Key points: More than 120,000 lightning strikes were recorded in the Mackay area There are reports of downed power lines, with thousands of houses in the worst-hit areas without electricity Storms in the south-east will be 'more …

BOM says 'Australian record'-sized hailstones have fallen on North Queensland
3 years, 2 months ago

BOM says 'Australian record'-sized hailstones have fallen on North Queensland

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The Bureau of Meteorology says Tuesday's storm in Bloomsbury and Yalboroo, north of Mackay in North Queensland, may have created the largest hailstones seen in Australia since records began. "We've seen some convincing images of hail up against a tape measure of 16cm," Australian Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Shane Kennedy said. "Humans, livestock, or anything left unattended, could have suffered …

Snow-like hail and tornado lash Darling Downs in severe storm event
3 years, 2 months ago

Snow-like hail and tornado lash Darling Downs in severe storm event

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Queensland's Darling Downs is reeling from severe storms that hit "like a freight train", bringing a tornado, large hail and a deluge of rain. Key points: Towns in the region were blanketed in hail and soaked by heavy rain A long-time resident says he hasn't experienced anything like it for decades More wet weather is expected across Queensland for the …

Supercell thunderstorms set to batter south-east Queensland as BOM warns of 'giant hail', destructive winds
3 years, 2 months ago

Supercell thunderstorms set to batter south-east Queensland as BOM warns of 'giant hail', destructive winds

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South-east Queensland should prepare for a battering on Thursday, with several supercell storms set to sweep in from the west, bringing "giant hail", the Bureau of Meteorology has warned. Key points: The BOM says supercells will bring destructive winds and giant hail to south-east Queensland The weather system is expected to be most intense on Thursday Despite heavy rainfall, Wivenhoe …

BOM warns to brace for wintry week of wind, rain and snow
3 years, 6 months ago

BOM warns to brace for wintry week of wind, rain and snow

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If you have any winter clothes left in the cupboard, it is time to get them out. Key points: Temperatures expected to be 4 to 8 degrees below average, but wind chill will really make things feel Antarctic Adelaide, Melbourne & Hobart will feel it Tue-Wed; Canberra, Sydney & Brisbane will shiver most on Wed-Thu Not to be left out, …

Widespread rain to fall in all states as two storms form in Australia's east and west
3 years, 9 months ago

Widespread rain to fall in all states as two storms form in Australia's east and west

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The flooding rains described as "dangerous and threatening" by the Bureau of Meteorology that are already sweeping along the east coast are just a taste of a soaking forecast for more than two-thirds of the country next week. Key points: The NSW Mid North Coast is facing intense rain, possible life threatening flooding, hazardous surf and gusty conditions A blocking …

South-east Queensland hit by heavy rain overnight with BOM forecasting more extreme weather
4 years ago

South-east Queensland hit by heavy rain overnight with BOM forecasting more extreme weather

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Abnormally high tides and dangerous surf conditions are set to continue battering Queensland beaches after damaging wind gusts and widespread heavy rainfall hit much of the south-east. Key points: South-east Queensland has experienced severe rain and flash flooding similar to a category-one cyclone event Abnormally high tides will continue to batter exposed Queensland beaches tomorrow Fraser Island is set to …

South-East Queensland on flood watch as state braces for intense rain, strong winds and wild surf this weekend
4 years ago

South-East Queensland on flood watch as state braces for intense rain, strong winds and wild surf this weekend

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an Initial Flood Watch for South-East Queensland as the state braces for a significant rainfall event that is likely to bring intense falls and wild surf over the weekend. 'Abnormally high tides, dangerous surf' Senior forecaster Laura Boekel said it was the "first significant rainfall for that area for this season". "We're expecting abnormally …

BOM weather forecast for Queensland shows temperature spike and strong winds will create high to severe fire danger
4 years, 1 month ago

BOM weather forecast for Queensland shows temperature spike and strong winds will create high to severe fire danger

ABC  

Parts of Queensland are set to swelter through unseasonably hot temperatures today with gusty winds driving up fire danger warnings, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned. Forecaster Felim Hanniffy said gusty northerly winds would come with the hot temperatures, leading to severe fire danger warnings for the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and the Central Highlands and …

NSW coast to be lashed by rain over next seven days due to low-pressure system
4 years, 2 months ago

NSW coast to be lashed by rain over next seven days due to low-pressure system

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The east coast of NSW will continue to be lashed by consistent rain for the next seven days, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning there could be flash flooding in parts. Key points: Murrurundi and Tumbarumba received the highest rainfall with 59mm falling in the 24 hours to 9:00am Sunday A trough has brought rain and showers since Friday that …

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