Rare September soaking for all Australian states this week could break rain records and signal wet spring and summer
6 months, 1 week ago

Rare September soaking for all Australian states this week could break rain records and signal wet spring and summer

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A near-nationwide soaking will drench every Australian state and territory this week, including potential record heavy falls in the north-west tropics. Widespread rain events of any kind are extremely unusual in September, which on average is Australia's driest month, and the upcoming falls could be the start of a wet spring and summer as a potential La Niña emerges in the Pacific Ocean. Rain to impact all states and territories The first drops are already falling over northern Western Australia and will intensify on Sunday, then gradually spread across the interior to eastern states from Monday to Thursday. Despite parched catchments at the end of the northern dry season, the forecast rain has triggered flood watches for the western NT and north-east WA and depending on how the system develops next weekend, flooding across the Murray-Darling Basin or east coast can't be completely ruled out. By late winter and early spring, the bands are virtually non-existent as waters around Australia cool and the majority of tropical convection and rain has migrated to the northern hemisphere.

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Why Australians are being warned to prepare for a very wet summer
6 months ago

Why Australians are being warned to prepare for a very wet summer

Daily Mail  

Meteorologists have warned there is a strong chance of La Niña forming ahead of summer and bringing heavy rain and flooding to Australia's east. Weatherzone's Joel Pippard said a 'clear La Niña signal' was emerging in the central Pacific Ocean in the form of a pool of cold water collecting about 150m below the surface. Meteorologists are warning there is …

Australia on track for fifth consecutive wet year as weekend brings further rain to southern states and flood threat to NSW coast
6 months ago

Australia on track for fifth consecutive wet year as weekend brings further rain to southern states and flood threat to NSW coast

ABC  

Australia has experienced its wettest January-August since 2011, laying the platform for 2024 to become our fifth consecutive year with above-average rain — and potentially among the dampest ever. Flood risk for NSW north coast After a reliably dry start to the month, the past seven days brought a widespread soaking to Australia, culminating in heavy falls on the NSW …

Temperatures forecast to drop by up to 20 degrees in south-east Australia as icy winds and widespread rain replace warmer weather
6 months, 1 week ago

Temperatures forecast to drop by up to 20 degrees in south-east Australia as icy winds and widespread rain replace warmer weather

ABC  

A cold polar air mass surging across south-east Australia will drop temperatures by up to 20 degrees Celsius over 24 hours and bring another dump of snow to the ranges later this week. The system will also help a north-west cloudband bring widespread rain to every state and territory, after record September falls across north-west and central Australia over the …

Entire country to be hit by tropical rain bomb with a month's worth of water to fall in just a few days
6 months, 1 week ago

Entire country to be hit by tropical rain bomb with a month's worth of water to fall in just a few days

Daily Mail  

Rain is set to soak every Australian state over the next week - with some locations forecast to receive a month's worth of rainfall in just a few days. A surge of tropical moisture is forecast to cause showers across the nation from the weekend until the end of next week, according to Weatherzone. Meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said the eastern …

Australia's spring weather forecast predicts above average temperatures after unseasonal winter heat
7 months ago

Australia's spring weather forecast predicts above average temperatures after unseasonal winter heat

ABC  

It feels like the seasonal switch has already been flicked in the eastern states. "The temperature forecast is more confident, especially over northern Australia where there is a very high chance of above average temperatures," BOM climatologist Zhi-Weng Chua said. Most of tropical Australia and Tasmania are three to four times as likely to be "unusually warm" this spring than …

Scorching temperatures expected next week as heavy rain falls on NSW and Queensland this weekend
1 year, 1 month ago

Scorching temperatures expected next week as heavy rain falls on NSW and Queensland this weekend

ABC  

The sun may be setting on summer, but several newsworthy weather events will occur around Australia before the end of the season. A Cyclone Lincoln drenching will finally bring relief to the relentless WA heatwaves this weekend, while on the opposite side of the country two separate weather systems bring a flash flood risk to parts of Queensland and north-east …

Bureau of Meteorology tipping a warmer-than-normal February in remaining summer outlook
1 year, 2 months ago

Bureau of Meteorology tipping a warmer-than-normal February in remaining summer outlook

ABC  

Halfway into summer, the season has thrown up a range of extremes across the country — from heavy rainfall and flooding, to a delayed monsoon in the north and extreme heatwaves in the west. Other regions — including much of western Western Australia and parts of Australia's tropics — have a lot of making up to do if they are …

BOM forecasts week-long severe storm threat for Australia's east and north
1 year, 4 months ago

BOM forecasts week-long severe storm threat for Australia's east and north

ABC  

Storms carrying the risk of heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds are set to hit much of northern and eastern Australia this week while Western Australia bakes under a potential record-breaking November heatwave. Heavy rain has already begun to fall, with totals upward of 80 millimetres recorded on Queensland's Darling Downs region on Sunday and intense downpours through south-east …

Flood and storm threat for southern Australia after record-hot and dry September weather
1 year, 6 months ago

Flood and storm threat for southern Australia after record-hot and dry September weather

ABC  

It's no exaggeration to suggest the prolonged unseasonable run of warm and dry weather is becoming concerning. NSW/ACT The next seven days will bring extreme weather to NSW, including near-record heat, extreme fire dangers, a southerly buster, strong winds, heavy rain and even snow. The change will stall before reaching northern NSW and hot northerly winds will return to the …

Australia breaks September temperature records as heatwave triggers wildfire fears
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia breaks September temperature records as heatwave triggers wildfire fears

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday, several cities in southern Australia, Victoria and New South Wales have seen the mercury climb up to …

Unseasonable September heat an ominous sign for spring, with weather records set to be challenged
1 year, 6 months ago

Unseasonable September heat an ominous sign for spring, with weather records set to be challenged

ABC  

Just two weeks out of winter and it's already feeling like summer. Daytime temperatures have climbed to around 10 degrees Celsius above average across central and southern Australia, and will rise further in coming days to challenge all-time September records. Queensland Unlike southern states, Queensland is normally already fairly warm by September, so this week's heat is not as abnormal, …

Unseasonable rain continues to fall across Australia's north, helping lower temperatures to near-record levels
1 year, 9 months ago

Unseasonable rain continues to fall across Australia's north, helping lower temperatures to near-record levels

ABC  

Unseasonable rain continues to fall across Australia's north in what's meant to be the region's dry season, helping lower temperatures to near-record levels. The cause of the rare winter rains can be traced back to two pools of cold polar air, which earlier this week moved north through WA and caused a dramatic change in the winds blowing over Australia. …

'Unusual' tropical moisture is streaming across the country right now. Here's what's causing it
1 year, 9 months ago

'Unusual' tropical moisture is streaming across the country right now. Here's what's causing it

ABC  

Rare dry-season flooding is developing across outback Australia, as a mammoth rain band spreads across the country toward the eastern seaboard. Significant rain is forecast across much of northern Australia between Monday June 26 and Monday July 3, as two 'pulses' of tropical rain stream across the country. Ms Lingard said a second pulse of rain would kick in on …

El Niño takes a rain check as week-long drenching forecast across Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

El Niño takes a rain check as week-long drenching forecast across Australia

ABC  

A rainband stretching more than 3,000 kilometres will engulf Australia next week, delivering soaking rains from the Pilbara and Kimberley, across the outback to the eastern seaboard. The upcoming drenching follows well-above-average rain already this June across southern states, essentially nullifying the forecast of a dry winter. During the past 48 hours rain has fallen across the whole of south-east …

Bureau of Meteorology tips warm, dry winter for virtually all of Australia
1 year, 10 months ago

Bureau of Meteorology tips warm, dry winter for virtually all of Australia

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts parched conditions across virtually all of Australia this winter as a double whammy of drought-linked climate drivers brew in waters to the west and east. Key points: The BOM winter outlook tips dry to very dry weather across virtually all of Australia It looks warmer than normal for most of Australia The growing likelihood of …

Sydney beats 1950 rainfall record with 3 wet months to spare
2 years, 5 months ago

Sydney beats 1950 rainfall record with 3 wet months to spare

The Independent  

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The weather map every Australian needs to see as rain bomb
2 years, 6 months ago

The weather map every Australian needs to see as rain bomb

Daily Mail  

Rain will ease then return for the eastern states for much of next week Dire rainfall warnings for eastern states for up to six months into 2023 The reality of how bad Australia's weather is about to get has been laid bare in a scary forecast new map. Source: Sky News Weather Much of Australia's east coast is set to …

Queensland set for unseasonal wet weather to start spring, thunderstorms to dump more rain over outback
2 years, 7 months ago

Queensland set for unseasonal wet weather to start spring, thunderstorms to dump more rain over outback

ABC  

Brisbane's weather is forecast to be more like Melbourne's this week, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting an unseasonably wet start to south-east Queensland's driest month. Key points: South-east Queensland is set to receive a third of its September rain average this week Several main roads in western Queensland have been cut after heavy falls La Niña wet weather is …

The Northern Territory is set for a proper dry spell, but warmer weather is predicted to return
2 years, 9 months ago

The Northern Territory is set for a proper dry spell, but warmer weather is predicted to return

ABC  

Cooler weather is on its way to the Top End, says the Bureau of Meteorology. Proper dry season weather is coming The Bureau of Meteorology says a cool and dry south-east surge will move into the Top End from Wednesday — bringing with it Darwin's first night below 20-degrees since September last year. Persistent cloud cover this dry season and …

Half of Western Australia forecast to get rain over the next two days in first decent falls of the season
2 years, 10 months ago

Half of Western Australia forecast to get rain over the next two days in first decent falls of the season

ABC  

Parts of Western Australia are being warned to brace for heavy rain and damaging winds from this evening, as two systems combine to bring a blast of wintry weather to half of the state. Key points: WA recorded a host of hot weather-related records last summer The heat has taken a toll on plants, especially those with shallow roots About …

Wet autumn outlook for parts of eastern Australia as the BOM predicts above average rainfall
3 years ago

Wet autumn outlook for parts of eastern Australia as the BOM predicts above average rainfall

ABC  

For anyone looking for an end to the wet weather soaking Australia's east coast, the news isn't good — above average rainfall is set to continue. Key points: Above median rainfall is likely for northern and eastern Australia between April and June Australia is in its second consecutive La Niña year and a third isn't out of the question While …

Waterfalls pumping, rivers flooded, roads cut as northern Australia's wet season finds its mojo
3 years, 2 months ago

Waterfalls pumping, rivers flooded, roads cut as northern Australia's wet season finds its mojo

ABC  

The annual wet season seems to be delivering for most parts of northern Australia. Key points: Northern Australia's wet season stretches from October 1 to April 30 NT cattle stations are currently celebrating above-average rainfall The next two months are regarded as the 'peak' months for tropical cyclones Darwin is close to recording a metre of rain since October 1, …

More rain to come for Australia's east coast before a break in the weather next week
3 years, 4 months ago

More rain to come for Australia's east coast before a break in the weather next week

ABC  

Today is expected to be the peak of what has already been a thoroughly drenching system. Key points: Today is expected to be the peak of the current rains as a low pressure system moves east into NSW Flood warnings extend all the way from central Queensland to Victoria It is looking like there could be a bit of a …

Drought-stricken outback Queensland celebrates after downpour brings hope for 'strong wet season'
3 years, 4 months ago

Drought-stricken outback Queensland celebrates after downpour brings hope for 'strong wet season'

ABC  

Residents in outback Queensland are celebrating as storms bring heavy rain to drought-stricken towns across the state. Key points: Parts of outback Queensland have welcomed record rainfall for November Residents are celebrating signs of a promising wet season to come While skies will clear over the weekend, the wet weather is expected to return On the fringe of the Simpson …

Rain set to drench parts of outback Queensland in the coming days
3 years, 5 months ago

Rain set to drench parts of outback Queensland in the coming days

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology has said parts of outback Queensland are set to be drenched with significant rainfall expected in the coming days. Key points: Outback towns such as Charleville could get a month's worth of rain over the weekend The trough is expected to move towards south-east Queensland early next week Temperatures will drop in parts of Queensland due …

Wild weather forecast as eastern states prepare for first taste of summer storms
3 years, 6 months ago

Wild weather forecast as eastern states prepare for first taste of summer storms

ABC  

It is set to be a wild end to the week as potentially severe storms and widespread, heavy rainfall descends upon eastern Australia. Key points: The highest risk days for severe storms in the east are currently Wednesday and Thursday Systems like this are fairly common in spring but noteworthy for spanning multiple states and days The west is set …

After a near-record wet March in the south-east, we've just had a near-record dry April
3 years, 10 months ago

After a near-record wet March in the south-east, we've just had a near-record dry April

ABC  

New South Wales has just experienced one of its driest Aprils on record, after wading through its second-wettest March since records began in 1900, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Key points: South-east Australia has experienced a near-record dry April The dry April followed a near-record wet March in south-east Australia The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a wetter-than-average winter south …

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

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

ABC  

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 …

WA just sweltered through its second hottest year on record, according to BOM figures
4 years, 2 months ago

WA just sweltered through its second hottest year on record, according to BOM figures

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology has revealed 2020 was Western Australia's second-hottest year on record, trailing behind only 2019, and the fourth-hottest for the country as a whole. Key points: WA's mean daytime and night-time temperatures were both above average The state's rainfall was also slightly below normal, despite some good falls This year is set to begin wetter-than average for …

Weather shock as Perth and WA set to be hit with one of the year's most powerful storms
5 years, 9 months ago

Weather shock as Perth and WA set to be hit with one of the year's most powerful storms

ABC  

A succession of powerful storms is set to deliver the kind of rainfall Western Australia typically experiences only once or twice during winter, with the worst of the severe weather expected over the weekend and Monday. Key points: Forecast hail, squally winds and heavy rainfall follow a record dry May for Perth Heavy rain will start on Thursday, with the …

BOM outlook: Winter is coming — but it's looking warm and dry for south-east Australia
6 years, 10 months ago

BOM outlook: Winter is coming — but it's looking warm and dry for south-east Australia

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology's outlook for winter this year is not good news for anyone in the south-east of the mainland hoping for rain, and the jury is still out on what it will mean for the snow season. The drier and warmer-than-average forecast this winter is a mixed bag for Australia's ski resorts, potentially bringing heavy snow later in …

40 degrees in April: Why this autumn has felt more like summer
6 years, 11 months ago

40 degrees in April: Why this autumn has felt more like summer

ABC  

The southern states of Australia have been experiencing unseasonably hot weather this autumn. "I would bet my house on it, that there's a climate change signal in this most recent heatwave," University of New South Wales climate scientist Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick said. "A lot of those averages for the first 10 days of April were reasonably close to, or even slightly …

Wet season turning into one of the biggest on record for northern WA
8 years, 2 months ago

Wet season turning into one of the biggest on record for northern WA

ABC  

After several big rain events in January, the wet season is quickly turning into one of the best on record for many parts of Western Australia's north. "February looks like potentially being more of the same, with the outlook suggesting most parts of WA, particularly in the Pilbara and West Kimberley region, have very strong likelihoods of seeing above-average rainfall," …

Australia-wide unseasonally hot weather break records, heat set to continue, BoM says
9 years ago

Australia-wide unseasonally hot weather break records, heat set to continue, BoM says

ABC  

Australia is grappling with a seemingly endless summer, as every state and territory swelters through an unseasonally hot start to autumn. BoM senior climatologist David Martin said the hot start to autumn showed a "clear trend" toward warmer weather across the country. "Those high pressure systems have also prevented cold air coming up from the Southern Ocean, so we've had …

El Nino turns the north Western Australia wet season into the hot and dry season
9 years, 1 month ago

El Nino turns the north Western Australia wet season into the hot and dry season

ABC  

Lower than average rainfall and high temperatures are making the northern WA wet season hot and dry, with no signs of reprieve. "We've seen generally higher than normal temperatures, less cloud and less rainfall," the Bureau of Meteorology's climate liaison officer Glenn Cook, told ABC Kimberley's Natalie Jones. Better luck next time With another two months still to run of …

Long-term outlook tips dry start to spring for southern Australia
10 years, 7 months ago

Long-term outlook tips dry start to spring for southern Australia

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology's forecast for the next three months is tipping a dry start to spring in southern Australia. The weather bureau's seasonal outlook is forecasting a drier than normal September for a large part of southern Australia, while the entire three months of spring, from September to November, are likely to be drier than normal in central Victoria …

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