Tropical Cyclone Gretel predicted to form off Queensland coast
4 years, 9 months ago

Tropical Cyclone Gretel predicted to form off Queensland coast

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A tropical cyclone is forecast to form off the north Queensland coast over the weekend as a deepening low moves into the Coral Sea. Bureau of Meteorology forecaster Rosa Hoff said severe weather over the central and north Queensland coasts would ease. "As the system moves away from the Queensland coast, the weather we're seeing will actually ease back even though the cyclone will intensify," Ms Hoff said. "It's likely we could see some flash flooding about parts … generally though as activity eases with the system moving away, we're not expecting to see a drastic increase in flood waters."

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First heatwave of 2025 engulfs Australia's south-east while monsoon and cyclones mysteriously missing in action
5 days, 20 hours ago

First heatwave of 2025 engulfs Australia's south-east while monsoon and cyclones mysteriously missing in action

ABC  

2025 is opening with a broad heatwave stretching through the heart of Australia, continuing a pattern of exceptional heat which included the nation's hottest spring on record, and third hottest December on record. Temperatures across south-east states are predicted to soar up to 12 degrees Celsius above the January average this weekend, raising the risk of major fire outbreaks in …

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 …

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

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

ABC  

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 …

BOM says chance of third Queensland cyclone increasing as Kirrily continues to dump rain in north west of state
11 months, 1 week ago

BOM says chance of third Queensland cyclone increasing as Kirrily continues to dump rain in north west of state

ABC  

In short: Ex-cyclone Kirrily could bring flash flooding to north-west Queensland, with the likelihood of a third cyclone forming. Mr Clark says it's currently "a long way out to sea", near New Caledonia, and "poses no imminent threat to the Queensland coastline". "It's simply too early to say what impacts that may, if any, have on the Queensland coast," Mr …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy A tropical low slowly moving …

Monsoon trough forecast to bring heavy rain to flood-ravaged Far North Queensland
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Tips to keep cool during lingering heatwave as BOM issues severe storm warnings for Qld, NSW
1 year ago

Tips to keep cool during lingering heatwave as BOM issues severe storm warnings for Qld, NSW

ABC  

Scorching temperatures are hitting communities across the east coast of Australia with even hotter conditions and severe storms expected later on Friday and over the weekend. Key points: Above-average temperatures will persist into next week Rain is predicted but will not do much to ease the heat, the Bureau says Locals are getting creative with how they stay cool while …

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 …

BOM forecasts week-long severe storm threat for Australia's east and north
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Dangerous wind, heavy rain, flooding forecast to hit eastern Australia as intense storm system deepens
1 year, 3 months ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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

ABC  

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'

ABC  

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, 6 months ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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 …

BOM says south-east Queensland wind change brings possibility of more storms, wild weather
2 years, 10 months ago

BOM says south-east Queensland wind change brings possibility of more storms, wild weather

ABC  

More severe thunderstorms are expected to hit south-east Queensland on Wednesday. Key points: The wind change creates atmospheric instability Flash flooding and river level rises are possible After the storms will come cooler temperatures The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting storm activity to start late Wednesday morning and into the afternoon. Senior meteorologist Laura Boekel said while flash flooding and …

Wet weekend weather for Queensland and NSW as cyclone brews in north-west, BOM says
2 years, 10 months ago

Wet weekend weather for Queensland and NSW as cyclone brews in north-west, BOM says

ABC  

It has been a drenching few days for south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales and there is more rain to come, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Key points: More than three quarters of a metre of rain has fallen in Pomona in the last week, including more than 500mm in 15 hours The rain is expected to continue …

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 …

Humidity to hit south-east Queensland as rain eases
4 years ago

Humidity to hit south-east Queensland as rain eases

ABC  

While the worst of the severe weather has come and gone, south-east Queensland faces uncomfortably humid conditions for the rest of the week due to the "double whammy" of a north-east airflow. Key points: A low-pressure system off the coast means sticky days and nights for much of the south-east Brisbane and the south-east can expect showers bringing between 5mm …

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 …

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

ABC  

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, 2 months 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 …

Tropical cyclone may develop in Coral Sea this week but should remain off Queensland coast, BOM says
4 years, 9 months ago

Tropical cyclone may develop in Coral Sea this week but should remain off Queensland coast, BOM says

ABC  

There is an "increasing chance" of a tropical cyclone forming in the Coral Sea off Queensland late this week, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Key points: BOM is monitoring a trough over the Gulf of Carpentaria It says a tropical cyclone would most likely move away from the Queensland coast Several towns in the south-west have recorded their largest flood …

Southern Queensland weather forecast to bring severe fire danger and 40-degree heatwave
5 years, 3 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 …

Massive Cyclone Ann to hit Australia TOMORROW
5 years, 7 months ago

Massive Cyclone Ann to hit Australia TOMORROW

Daily Mail  

Ex-tropical Cyclone Ann is expected to batter the north Queensland coast with torrential rain and wind gusts of up to 100km/h on Wednesday morning. Ex-tropical Cyclone Ann is expected to batter the north Queensland coast with torrential rain and wind gusts of up to 100km/h on Wednesday morning The system is currently 375km northeast of Cairns and heading towards the …

Tropical Cyclone Trevor forms off Far North Queensland coast as storms hit the south east
5 years, 9 months ago

Tropical Cyclone Trevor forms off Far North Queensland coast as storms hit the south east

ABC  

Tropical Cyclone Trevor is expected to intensify to a category three system before it crosses Queensland's Cape York Peninsula on Tuesday night. Key points: The category two system is expected to intensify to a category three system It is forecast to make landfall today near Lockhart River BOM warns there is the potential for destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and abnormally …

The Madden-Julian oscillation is one reason cyclones are steering clear of WA in 2019
5 years, 10 months ago

The Madden-Julian oscillation is one reason cyclones are steering clear of WA in 2019

ABC  

By this time last year, a series of cyclones and tropical lows had dumped an unprecedented amount of rain on Western Australia's Kimberley, causing major flooding in the region. Key points: The Madden-Julian oscillation is a wave of weather that traverses the planet It returns to its starting point every 30 to 60 days and has a big influence on …

Cyclone Oma is not the first cyclone to threaten Brisbane
5 years, 10 months ago

Cyclone Oma is not the first cyclone to threaten Brisbane

ABC  

Cyclone Oma is tracking towards the southern coast of Queensland and the state capital of Brisbane, which many Australians may think is far away from the tropics and cyclone danger. The Bureau of Meteorology cyclone tracking map shows the path of the 1954 Great Gold Coast Cyclone from the Coral Sea down past Port Macquarie in New South Wales. The …

Tropical Cyclone Oma could make it to the Queensland coast early next week, BOM says
5 years, 10 months ago

Tropical Cyclone Oma could make it to the Queensland coast early next week, BOM says

ABC  

Severe Tropical Cyclone Oma could cross the southern Queensland coast within days after changing direction and continuing to move closer to the Australian mainland, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Key points: The cyclone could cross the coast next week anywhere from central Queensland to the border, BOM says Rainfall of up to 200mm a day is expected on the Sunshine …

North Queensland rains trigger BOM special climate statement
5 years, 10 months ago

North Queensland rains trigger BOM special climate statement

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology has released a special climate review, officially calling the rain in north Queensland "exceptional". According to the special climate statement this year's event has topped the comparable January 1998 and January 1953 events, in terms of area averaged rainfall within the North Coast-Herbert rainfall division. "In and around Townsville, the accumulated totals from consecutive days of …

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