Heavy rain floods roads on Tasmania's east coast but reprieve on the way
4 years ago

Heavy rain floods roads on Tasmania's east coast but reprieve on the way

ABC  

Heavy rain across Tasmania has caused flash flooding, closing roads on the state's east coast, and dampened the efforts of Christmas shoppers in the state's south. Key points: Rain is starting to ease after heavy dumps across the state's north and east closed several roads Gray in the north east has received 150mm in the last four days The Christmas Day forecast is for only light showers in the south and west The rain has come from a low-pressure system which moved into the state from Victoria, but the Bureau of Meteorology said it would clear before Christmas Day. "If you look at the last four days, there's been 150mm at Gray, so it's been a few days with decent rainfalls," Mr Johnston said. "I can remember being flooded out on Christmas Day so it's nothing unusual, we just have to expect the unexpected," Mr Tucker said.

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Waterspout surprises Dunsborough locals as Perth, southern WA get first heavy rain of year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Waterspout surprises Dunsborough locals as Perth, southern WA get first heavy rain of year

ABC  

In short: Storms have hit southern Western Australia, bringing days of long-awaited rain. Storms have hit southern Western Australia, bringing days of long-awaited rain. Another similar cold front is forecast to hit southern WA on Saturday night, bringing more rainfall and potentially damaging winds up to 100 kph. "Now we've had this front move through and another front over the …

Sydney and southeast Australia on alert as torrential rains trigger flood warnings, travel caution
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sydney and southeast Australia on alert as torrential rains trigger flood warnings, travel caution

Hindustan Times  

Torrential rains pummelled Australia's southeast on Friday, dumping almost a month's worth of rainfall on Sydney and triggering flood warnings, with authorities urging people to avoid non-essential travel and stay indoors. Flood water is seen flowing through the Parramatta wharf in Sydney on April 5, 2024, after heavy rain lashed eastern Australia, causing flash flooding and a string of emergency …

Hundreds evacuated as devastating floods rip through Australian holiday hotspot
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds evacuated as devastating floods rip through Australian holiday hotspot

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. Sam Vecchio, a local business owner in Seymour, told …

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth Christmas Day weather
1 year ago

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth Christmas Day weather

Daily Mail  

Meteorologists have revealed what Aussies can expect from the weather this Christmas Day as an extreme heatwave grips large areas of the country. Showers and cool temperatures are forecasted for Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra, while Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, and Perth will remain mostly dry and warm. Weatherzone Meteorologist Felix Levesque told Daily Mail Australia that most of the southeast won't …

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

ABC  

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 …

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

ABC  

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 …

South Australia lashed by thunderstorms and heavy rain causing widespread power outages
2 years, 1 month ago

South Australia lashed by thunderstorms and heavy rain causing widespread power outages

ABC  

South Australia has been lashed by heavy rain, wild wind and thunderstorms, causing widespread power outages. Key points: The heaviest rainfall was recorded at Port Lincoln, which received more than 55mm on Saturday Wind gusts up to 106kph were recorded at Adelaide Airport just before 4pm The soggy weather did not deter crowds at the Adelaide Christmas Pageant, returning after …

Chilly weather sets in across south-east Australia, bringing hail, snow and more rain
2 years, 1 month ago

Chilly weather sets in across south-east Australia, bringing hail, snow and more rain

ABC  

A blast of cold air from Antarctica is moving up the east coast on Tuesday, bringing temperatures usually seen in the depths of winter. Key points: The Antarctic blast has seen snow falling in Victorian and NSW's alpine regions, and there's more expected over the coming day Widespread rainfall is forecast for much of eastern Australia Damaging winds have blown …

Week-long drenching to worsen flood crisis across Australian eastern states
2 years, 2 months ago

Week-long drenching to worsen flood crisis across Australian eastern states

ABC  

A prolonged rain event across eastern Australia is likely to cause flooding rain from central Queensland to Tasmania this week. Key points: Sydney could be hit with more than 50mm of rain during the next seven days This week's rainfall could break October records in parts of eastern Australia Some towns around the source of the Murray-Darling River could be …

Floods inundate Australia as the country battles extreme weather
2 years, 2 months ago

Floods inundate Australia as the country battles extreme weather

Al Jazeera  

The deluge in Victoria, New South Wales and the island state of Tasmania comes six months after east coast flooding disaster killed 20 people. Areas of three southeastern states – Victoria, New South Wales and the island state of Tasmania – are under emergency flood warnings after an intense weather system this week brought more than a month’s worth of …

Floodwaters still a danger in Tasmania's north as north-west residents begin clean-up after record rain
2 years, 2 months ago

Floodwaters still a danger in Tasmania's north as north-west residents begin clean-up after record rain

ABC  

Authorities are warning floodwaters still remain a danger in parts of Tasmania after record rainfall hit the north of the state over the past few days. Key points: The SES said while rivers had peaked in the north-west, the northern river systems of the North Esk and South Esk are still yet to peak Acting Premier Michael Ferguson said polygon …

Evacuation order in place for parts of northern Tasmania as floodwaters pose threat to lives
2 years, 2 months ago

Evacuation order in place for parts of northern Tasmania as floodwaters pose threat to lives

ABC  

Parts of Tasmania have been hit by record-breaking rainfall with major warnings issued for rivers across the north and north-west and evacuations across 17 local government areas. Key points: Evacuation centres have been set up in Deloraine, Latrobe, Railton, Newnham and West Ulverstone Two groups were rescued from floodwaters overnight, with a family of six from Liffey and a couple …

More wild weather and heavy rainfall expected for Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania
2 years, 2 months ago

More wild weather and heavy rainfall expected for Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania

ABC  

Communities across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania are bracing for more wild weather after being lashed by heavy rainfall on Thursday. Victoria More than 500 homes have flooded in Victoria, Premier Daniel Andrews said, and residents across Melbourne's inner north-west have been urged to evacuate. Daniel Andrews said the Mickleham quarantine centre, Victoria's purpose-built COVID quarantine hub, could be …

Flood warnings as southeast Australia lashed by heavy rain
2 years, 2 months ago

Flood warnings as southeast Australia lashed by heavy rain

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Flood warnings were issued, hundreds of homes were evacuated, thousands more lost power and a man was missing as heavy rain lashed southeast Australia on Thursday. State Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp said the heavy rain would reach metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria’s capital and Australia’s most populous city after Sydney, late Thursday. That could flood 250 Rochester homes …

Major flood warnings issued in northern Tasmania as thousands urged to evacuate
2 years, 2 months ago

Major flood warnings issued in northern Tasmania as thousands urged to evacuate

ABC  

Thousands of people from Latrobe to Liena have been urged to evacuate their homes after the Mersey River broke its banks amid increasing rainfall. Key points: Major flood warnings have been issued for the Mersey, Meander and Macquarie rivers Moderate flood warnings are current for the Forth River, South Esk River, and North Esk River Follow ABC Emergency for the …

Flood warnings as rainstorms inundate southeast Australian states
2 years, 2 months ago

Flood warnings as rainstorms inundate southeast Australian states

Al Jazeera  

Evacuation centres open on the island state of Tasmania, parts of which could see 300mm of rain by Friday. Violent gusts have brought down trees and power lines as rainstorms continue to lash southeast Australia with the states of Victoria, Tasmania and southern New South Wales braced for flooding, meteorologists and government officials said. Hundreds of homes across Victoria were …

Victorian residents warned to avoid floodwater and secure properties ahead of major storms
2 years, 2 months ago

Victorian residents warned to avoid floodwater and secure properties ahead of major storms

ABC  

Victorians are being warned a storm forecast to be the biggest of the year could cause flooding across the state on Thursday. Key points: Heavy rainfall is expected to batter Victoria from Wednesday Authorities are warning of potential flash flooding on Thursday across the state Residents in flood prone areas have been told to prepare for up to 72 hours …

More flooding on the way as BOM forecasts heavy rain from Northern Territory to Tasmania
2 years, 2 months ago

More flooding on the way as BOM forecasts heavy rain from Northern Territory to Tasmania

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting round after round of rain this week. Key points: Multiple rounds of rain are expected this week and into the weekend Heavy rain is likely to prolong and renew flooding in already sodden catchments Emergency services are urging communities to plan ahead and be prepared Widespread heavy rain is expected all the way from …

Global warming may have worsened series of flood disasters, says Bureau of Meteorology
2 years, 6 months ago

Global warming may have worsened series of flood disasters, says Bureau of Meteorology

ABC  

A perfect storm of factors created conditions for devastating flooding across Queensland and NSW this year and global warming may have made them worse, says the Bureau of Meteorology. Key points: The BOM links floods to a trend of high-intensity rainfall events due to climate change It says more than 50 sites in Queensland and NSW recorded more than a …

Weather warnings for Tasmania as severe thunderstorm brings flooding to Hobart, power outages and school closures
2 years, 7 months ago

Weather warnings for Tasmania as severe thunderstorm brings flooding to Hobart, power outages and school closures

ABC  

A severe thunderstorm has swept through parts of Tasmania, leading to power outages, school closures and roads flooding as rivulets around Hobart broke their banks. Key points: Several schools around Hobart are closed with reports of power outages and water damage A severe thunderstorm moved south through the state, with rain easing in Hobart about 8am People have been advised …

Australia floods: More rain adds to struggle of rebuilding
2 years, 8 months ago

Australia floods: More rain adds to struggle of rebuilding

Al Jazeera  

Communities in northern New South Wales are feeling the emotional and financial strain in the wake of February’s floods. “Everyone was still raw from the other one, and it’s not as if the town had repaired … there’s still quite a few thousand condemned homes and people displaced everywhere.” When the rain came last month, Wood thought his shop – …

The east coast rain and flooding seems endless. Where on Earth is all the water coming from?
2 years, 9 months ago

The east coast rain and flooding seems endless. Where on Earth is all the water coming from?

ABC  

At any one time, Earth's atmosphere holds only about a week's worth of rain. But rainfall and floods have devastated Australia's eastern regions for weeks and more heavy rain is forecast. This research was part of a broader study into where Australia's rain comes from, and what changes moisture supply during both drought and heavy rain. We found most rain …

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

ABC  

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 …

Wet start to November to continue in Central Australia and the Barkly
3 years, 1 month ago

Wet start to November to continue in Central Australia and the Barkly

ABC  

Alice Springs has enjoyed almost 80 millimetres of rain in the first days of November, and there is a bit more on the way. Key points: The record for November rain in Alice Springs is 156mm Several roads across the region are impassable due to flooding so check the NT Road Report for full details More rain is expected for …

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

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 …

BOM's final Christmas Day weather forecast offers up mixed bag around the country
4 years ago

BOM's final Christmas Day weather forecast offers up mixed bag around the country

ABC  

As Father Christmas prepares the sleigh and families around Australia make last-minute dashes to the shops, it's important to keep tomorrow's weather forecast in mind. Key points: Santa's not all that's expected to come from the clouds across much of the country tomorrow It'll be excellent roast lunch weather in the south-east and unexpectedly cool in the Red Centre Good …

Drought-stricken graziers in outback Queensland hope Christmas Day rain predictions come true
4 years ago

Drought-stricken graziers in outback Queensland hope Christmas Day rain predictions come true

ABC  

Graziers in drought-declared western Queensland hope to wake to the sound of rain on Christmas Day, after the La Niña weather event failed to bring a much-needed early start to the wet season. Key points: The predicted early start to the wet season failed to eventuate for drought-stricken central-west Queensland Good falls on Christmas Day are forecast for some parts …

Christmas Day weather forecast has something for everyone this year
4 years ago

Christmas Day weather forecast has something for everyone this year

ABC  

With three more sleeps until the big day, the weather forecast for Christmas is starting to solidify and it is looking pretty mellow for most of the country. Key points: Christmas is set to be a real mix across the country but nothing too extreme Brisbane and Sydney are at risk of showers but the other capitals are looking fine …

Heavy rain, winds to lash Tasmania as low-pressure system heads for state's north-west
4 years, 2 months ago

Heavy rain, winds to lash Tasmania as low-pressure system heads for state's north-west

ABC  

Wild weather is expected to hit Tasmania's north and east in the next 24 hours, with heavy rain and high winds expected. Key points: The heavy rain is due to a low-pressure system which is moving from the mainland and is expected to sit over Tasmania's north-west The worst of the weather is expected on Thursday, but will carry on …

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