Tropical storm Jasper approaches Australia as authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ floods
1 year ago

Tropical storm Jasper approaches Australia as authorities warn of ‘life-threatening’ floods

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. Read our privacy policy Authorities have issued a warning over “life-threatening floods” as tropical Cyclone Jasper starts to approach northern Queensland in Australia. He also warned residents of Cairns and other cities and towns to “take shelter now” as the cyclone is expected to make landfall between 5pm to 6pm local time. “Tropical Cyclone Jasper is producing damaging wind gusts on the far north Queensland coast,” the Bureau of Meteorology said on Wednesday. “Destructive winds may develop during the afternoon.” According to news.com.au, residents, including from Port Douglas and Cooktown, are well within the cyclone’s path while Cairns, Atherton, Innisfail and Ingham could all be severely affected by damaging winds and gales.

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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, 4 weeks ago

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

ABC  

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 …

Australia faces more severe tropical cyclones despite 'average' season forecast, BOM warns
3 months ago

Australia faces more severe tropical cyclones despite 'average' season forecast, BOM warns

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting an "average" cyclone season across Australia's Top End, but has warned of the potential for more severe storm systems. The 2023/24 season produced six severe tropical cyclones, with Cyclone Jasper causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage across the Solomon Islands and Far North Queensland. "During an average year, that we're expecting this …

Far North Queensland residents battle insurance companies after Cyclone Jasper
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Far North Queensland residents battle insurance companies after Cyclone Jasper

ABC  

Flood victims say insurers are bullying them into accepting "lowball" payouts while their homes remain unliveable seven months on from record flooding in Far North Queensland. The Queensland Reconstruction Authority said 1,863 properties were damaged, including 20 being destroyed, in Cairns and the surrounding regions by flooding and heavy rain caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December last year. Time-consuming …

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

The Independent  

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Residents of northern Australia batten down homes, businesses ahead of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Residents of northern Australia batten down homes, businesses ahead of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

The Independent  

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Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

The Independent  

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Here's what's been pulling the strings on Australia's weather recently — and it's not just El Niño
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Here's what's been pulling the strings on Australia's weather recently — and it's not just El Niño

ABC  

From a parched, hot September and October — on the brink of extreme drought — to flooding rains in summer, the past few months have thrown up a range of weather extremes across the country. One of the likely reasons for this enhanced summer rainfall — particularly over the south-eastern states — is a driver known as the Southern Annular …

Monsoon trough forecast to bring heavy rain to flood-ravaged Far North Queensland
1 year ago

Monsoon trough forecast to bring heavy rain to flood-ravaged Far North Queensland

ABC  

A monsoon trough in Far North Queensland is expected to bring heavy rain to regions still sodden after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Meteorologist Shane Kennedy said even if the trough didn't become a cyclone, it would likely bring a "fair bit for rainfall" to already sodden areas. "Northern Queensland or Far North Queensland is likely …

Could the Bureau of Meteorology have warned of ex-cyclone Jasper's torrential rain sooner?
1 year ago

Could the Bureau of Meteorology have warned of ex-cyclone Jasper's torrential rain sooner?

ABC  

Water started rapidly rising — seemingly out of nowhere — around Mark Cochrane and his neighbour as they cooked up lamb on his Far North Queensland balcony on Saturday afternoon. By Thursday, it was warning of continued heavy rainfall for several days, with a broad area of inland Far North Queensland, including Cairns and Port Douglas, put under severe weather …

Authorities reach all Far North communities cut-off by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, as de Brenni promises lights on for Christmas
1 year ago

Authorities reach all Far North communities cut-off by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, as de Brenni promises lights on for Christmas

ABC  

Authorities have reached all communities cut-off by flooding rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper, with 50 people yet to be evacuated from the Indigenous township of Wujal Wujal. "We wanted to make sure the beer was cold and that the lights were on the Christmas trees for Christmas Eve," Mr de Brenni said. "It's already approaching the moderate flood level, so …

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper highlights shortcomings of Australian Warning System
1 year ago

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper highlights shortcomings of Australian Warning System

ABC  

Queensland's new emergency warning system has been accused of creating confusion and fear during its first big test, with authorities admitting it "fell short" as Cyclone Jasper approached the North Queensland coast. Key points: Cyclone Jasper was the first test of the new Australian Warning System Senator Murray Watt says there were shortcomings A Cairns councillor says it was akin …

Far North Queensland tourism industry open for business after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper
1 year ago

Far North Queensland tourism industry open for business after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper

ABC  

Tourism authorities say Cyclone Jasper has cost the industry $60 million in lost visitor expenditure and are urging travellers not to give up on Far North Queensland. Key points: News of the Cyclone Jasper resulted in mass cancellations of tourism bookings One operator said they had lost $500,000 a day in bookings They were ready to welcome back visitors now …

Australia tourist towns brace for flash floods as Cyclone Jasper tears through
1 year ago

Australia tourist towns brace for flash floods as Cyclone Jasper tears through

Hindustan Times  

Residents of tourist towns in Australia's northeast on Thursday braced for flash flooding after Tropical Cyclone Jasper tore through the region, uprooting trees, leaving tens of thousands without power, and forcing evacuations and road closures. A tropical cyclone was building strength as it rolled towards northeastern Australia on December 13, with authorities warning "life-threatening" floods could swamp coastal regions for …

Heavy rain and floods the focus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses Far North Queensland coast
1 year ago

Heavy rain and floods the focus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses Far North Queensland coast

ABC  

Hans Rietveld spent the night at Mossman's local library with his dog Booker after moving his classic cars to higher ground. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper has weakened overnight after it crossed the coast at Wujal Wujal, north of Cairns, on Wednesday. Supplied: Cairns Regional Council By 3:40pm, Peets Bridge was completely underwater due to heavy rain from Cyclone Jasper. Cairns Mayor …

Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakens while still lashing northeastern Australia with flooding rain
1 year ago

Tropical Cyclone Jasper weakens while still lashing northeastern Australia with flooding rain

The Independent  

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Cyclone Jasper is expected to intensify before becoming the first of the season to hit Australia
1 year ago

Cyclone Jasper is expected to intensify before becoming the first of the season to hit Australia

The Independent  

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Cyclone Jasper batters Australia: Category 2 storm leaves tens of thousands without power with 12 people rescued as rain bomb and 130km/h winds hit
1 year ago

Cyclone Jasper batters Australia: Category 2 storm leaves tens of thousands without power with 12 people rescued as rain bomb and 130km/h winds hit

Daily Mail  

Deputy Premier Steven Miles has addressed the media for possibly the last time before Cyclone Jasper crosses the coast. Mr Miles said the SES had already received 80 calls for help since Tuesday and that 93 people were currently in evacuation centres. The Bureau of Meterology's Laura Boekel said dangerous weather conditions would intensify throughout the day as the system …

Tropical Cyclone Jasper impacts expected within 24 hours as Bureau of Meteorology issues cyclone warning
1 year ago

Tropical Cyclone Jasper impacts expected within 24 hours as Bureau of Meteorology issues cyclone warning

ABC  

A tropical cyclone warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, with the impacts of Jasper expected within the next 24 hours. "A warning means we can expect impacts from this cyclone within 24 hours and this includes gale force winds," senior forecaster Laura Boekel said. "Very strong winds and heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Jasper may cause damage …

Cyclone, heatwaves and flooding dominate Australia's weekend weather of extremes
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclone, heatwaves and flooding dominate Australia's weekend weather of extremes

ABC  

Without a doubt the one topic nearly every Australian will discuss this weekend is the weather —from a severe heatwave across New South Wales to intense rain and flooding in South Australia, to Tropical Cyclone Jasper accelerating towards the Queensland coast. However, the change will stall on the Mid North Coast and fail to penetrate the ranges, leading to another …

Tropical Cyclone Jasper planning: the decisions you make right now might save your life
1 year, 1 month ago

Tropical Cyclone Jasper planning: the decisions you make right now might save your life

ABC  

People in northern Queensland are being urged to prepare for cyclone season as Tropical Cyclone Jasper gathers steam off the coast. Your cyclone kit should have enough supplies for three days per person: 10 litres of water across three days per person, in sealed containers Non-perishable food, dried or in cans Can opener or manual combination pocket knife Battery-powered radio …

Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength
2 years ago

Major floods and wild weather isolate towns across northern Australia as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie maintains strength

ABC  

Roads have turned into rivers, cows are struggling to survive in fast flowing waters and boats have become the only form of transport in parts of the central Kimberley as ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie continues to batter Northern Australia. Key points: A flood warning has been issued for the Fitzroy River and West Kimberley District in WA Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie is …

Victoria facing urgent tornado warning this week
2 years, 2 months ago

Victoria facing urgent tornado warning this week

Daily Mail  

Victoria is facing an urgent tornado warning with a massive storm system set to wreak havoc in the state's north later this week. Senior forecaster Rohan Smyth from the Bureau of Meteorology said that a low pressure system was likely to cover northern parts of the state in heavy rainfall while threatening the tornado. Senior forecaster Rohan Smyth from the …

Storms hit southern Queensland overnight, BOM warns worse weather for state to come
2 years, 8 months ago

Storms hit southern Queensland overnight, BOM warns worse weather for state to come

ABC  

Heavy rainfall could threaten vast areas of Queensland from Monday, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned, after a dangerous storm hit parts of the state's south overnight. "Some of our catchments are already saturated but most of this severe weather is going to be in Far North Queensland and out to the west of our state," she said. really doesn't …

Cyclone warning for Queensland as flooding continues to pummel Australia's east coast
2 years, 9 months ago

Cyclone warning for Queensland as flooding continues to pummel Australia's east coast

Daily Mail  

Torrential rain, storms, devastating floods and warnings of a cyclone could throw school holiday plans into chaos as wild weather lashes Australia's east coast. She has since made it home in Roma by backtracking several hundred kilometres Brisbane Weather chief David Taylor said the cyclone warning brought a threat of more wild weather as the Easter school holidays began. 'There …

Queensland's wild weather sees more severe storms develop as state battles heatwave, threat of flash flooding
2 years, 11 months ago

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

ABC  

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 …

Terrifying 500km-long super storm bringing 'cyclone-like' conditions lashes Australia's east coast
4 years ago

Terrifying 500km-long super storm bringing 'cyclone-like' conditions lashes Australia's east coast

Daily Mail  

Wild weather conditions have continued to lash Australia's eastern seaboard, with cyclonic winds and damaging surf wreaking havoc for coastal communities and a famous beach in Byron Bay disappearing due to erosion. Pictured: Byron Bay's Main Beach is swallowed by the storm on Sunday Coastal shrubs are dragged into the rising surf in Byron Bay, with sand bags proving ineffective …

Cyclone lashes remote Australian coast with wind, rains
5 years, 9 months ago

Cyclone lashes remote Australian coast with wind, rains

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: A vast and powerful cyclone made landfall on Saturday along a remote stretch of the northern Australian coast, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains amid safety fears for a small number of residents who've stayed in the area. But with the cyclone bringing wind gusts of up to 250 kilometers per hour, and with flash flooding expected as heavy …

Australian river swells to 37 miles wide due to floods
5 years, 10 months ago

Australian river swells to 37 miles wide due to floods

CNN  

CNN — A river has gone from thin and dry to 37 miles wide in a matter of weeks as a result of floods in northeast Australia, satellite imagery shows. Flood plumes spill into the Gulf of Carpentaria as seen from Japan's Himawari-8 satellite: https://t.co/bZgs9WKObB pic.twitter.com/cr2S4N9RUX — Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland February 13, 2019 CNN meteorologists analyzed the image and …

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