Queensland's heatwave expected to intensify with a top of 37C in Brisbane
2 months ago

Queensland's heatwave expected to intensify with a top of 37C in Brisbane

ABC  

The heatwave gripping Queensland is set to intensify on Friday before a cooler change sweeps through in time for the Australia Day long weekend. "There is a broader southerly change which is forecast to move through south eastern late today and into early Saturday," Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Sarah Scully said. "We saw footage of a funnel cloud … a sort of triangular cloud formation which can form underneath particularly strong supercell thunderstorms," senior meteorologist Rosa Hoff said. "We're starting to see that severe to extreme heatwave starting to hit the south east coast," Mr Ryan said.

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Hot weather warning issued in South Australia as records expected to reach new highs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hot weather warning issued in South Australia as records expected to reach new highs

ABC  

Temperatures are expected to spike to new record highs across South Australia on Wednesday — peaking at a forecast 49 degrees Celsius in the far north at Oodnadatta — as authorities urge people to be prepared. Extreme fire danger warnings and total fire bans have been issued for four regions: the West Coast, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Lower Eyre Peninsula and …

Queensland heatwave eases ahead of possible tropical cyclones off coast
2 months ago

Queensland heatwave eases ahead of possible tropical cyclones off coast

ABC  

Queensland could be in for wild weather this week, with the chance several low pressure systems in the state's north could form into tropical cyclones. Mr Kennedy said a separate tropical low could form in the Gulf of Carpentaria later in the week, with a 5–10 per cent chance of a tropical cyclone forming. "Compared to last week where we …

Thunderstorms hit Gold Coast as heatwave continues across much of Queensland
2 months, 1 week ago

Thunderstorms hit Gold Coast as heatwave continues across much of Queensland

ABC  

Thunderstorms have swept through the southern Gold Coast and Tweed Heads, knocking down trees and causing power outages for more than 1,000 properties. Gold Coast Airport reported 90kph wind gusts and briefly lost power, but a spokesperson said the outages did not impact flights. Bureau of Meteorology Senior Meteorologist Angus Hines said thunderstorms may not be limited to the Gold …

Half of Australia under heatwave warning as slow-moving cyclone lingers off WA
2 months, 1 week ago

Half of Australia under heatwave warning as slow-moving cyclone lingers off WA

ABC  

A cyclone spinning over waters to the west of Austraila is helping set up a large heatwave across the country this week. Hot days meet warm nights BoM senior forecaster Dean Narramore said both the day and night-time temperatures would be much warmer than normal over the next four days for regions under the warning area. Cyclone helps drive hot …

Possible storms today as heatwave conditions set in across Queensland
2 months, 1 week ago

Possible storms today as heatwave conditions set in across Queensland

ABC  

Temperatures across Queensland will start to climb from today after a smattering of storms across the northern half of the state overnight. "We could see a few big thunderstorms but across inland parts of the north east really from Mackay up to Cairns a little bit away from the coastline," Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines said. Mr Hines …

Queensland weather to be mild, sunny before more heatwave conditions
2 months, 1 week ago

Queensland weather to be mild, sunny before more heatwave conditions

ABC  

Queenslanders can expect a brief reprieve from wild weather, but the weather bureau has warned it will not last long with the state forecast to heat up later this week. The state has seen powerful storms, large hailstones, thousands of properties without power, trees down, and damage to homes in the south, while severe heatwave conditions persisted in North Queensland …

Giant hail, strong wind gusts lash parts of Queensland amid outback heatwave
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Giant hail, strong wind gusts lash parts of Queensland amid outback heatwave

ABC  

More severe storms are predicted across the state today after 100km/h winds, large hail, and 'tornado-like' storms hit parts of Queensland overnight, leaving farmers devastated. "The observation from Yeppoon definitely meets our criteria for damaging wind gusts and those really strong winds do have the capability of bringing down trees." "From the overnight period, 60mm at Redbank Creek, which is …

Searing heatwave grips southeast Australia, raises extreme bushfire risks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Searing heatwave grips southeast Australia, raises extreme bushfire risks

India Today  

Australia's southeast sweated in a heatwave that intensified on Sunday, elevating bushfire risk and prompting authorities to issue fire bans for more parts of Victoria state. Australia is in the grips of a high-risk bushfire season, with firefighters last week battling a large blaze that ripped through Victoria's Grampians National Park, razing homes and farmland. The nation's weather forecaster warned …

Heat wave sparks wildfire warnings in Southern Australia
3 months ago

Heat wave sparks wildfire warnings in Southern Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Newcastle: Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state were preparing on Thursday for potentially devastating wild fires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years. “Firefighters, I can say, are doing everything possible to protect life and protect property.” An emergency warning was issued by fire authorities for the small town …

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia
3 months ago

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Newcastle: Communities and firefighters across Australia's second-most populous state were preparing Thursday for potentially devastating wildfires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years. With temperatures in Victoria state reaching 37 degrees Celsius and with wind changes expected throughout the day, fire chiefs have issued stark warnings to rural communities to delay …

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia
3 months ago

Heat wave leads to warnings of potentially devastating wildfires in southern Australia

Associated Press  

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state were preparing Thursday for potentially devastating wild fires as a heat wave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in several years. “Firefighters, I can say, are doing everything possible to protect life and protect property.” An emergency warning was issued by fire authorities for the small …

Sydney braces for heatwave amid warning hospitals may struggle as hot weather hits New South Wales
3 months, 1 week ago

Sydney braces for heatwave amid warning hospitals may struggle as hot weather hits New South Wales

ABC  

Western Sydney has seen its hottest day in 12 months today. There were warnings patients could face long wait times at emergency departments in Sydney's west today as temperatures sweltered. The state's largest energy provider maintained the grid would be able to cope with scorching temperatures, even with a higher than average load in Western Sydney. The severe heat follows …

Heatwave causes temperatures to soar, increasing fire danger
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Heatwave causes temperatures to soar, increasing fire danger

ABC  

A widespread heatwave has large parts of the country's interior expected to reach highs of above 40 degrees Celsius on Monday. He said that could potentially spark lightning, which was a concern due to hot, dry and windy conditions around the nation driving increased fire danger. He said the heatwave conditions were going to continue through into New South Wales, …

Extreme weather warning for Australia over the next three days
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Extreme weather warning for Australia over the next three days

Daily Mail  

Extreme heat will continue to bake swathes of Australia as cold and wet fronts bring a soaking to the other side of the country. Severe thunderstorms and an incoming rain bomb are set to sweep the entire east coast, stretching all the way from Victoria through New South Wales, Queensland and up into northern Australia, according to the Bureau of …

Extreme heat on the way for three states
4 months ago

Extreme heat on the way for three states

ABC  

Sally Sara: Heatwave warnings are in place across three states, with NSW, Victoria and Queensland issuing alerts amid predictions the temperatures could spike 12 degrees above average. Rachel Mealey: The Bureau of Meteorology's senior forecaster Miriam Bradbury says there aren't many parts of NSW that will avoid the heat. Miriam Bradbury: Pretty much all of the east coast is going …

Urgent weather warning issued to millions of Australians
4 months ago

Urgent weather warning issued to millions of Australians

Daily Mail  

A heatwave has hit the east coast which will last for days and deliver almost 40C temperatures - with warnings issued for an elevated risk of power blackouts. The Australian Energy Market Operator has issued warnings of potential blackouts starting Tuesday afternoon as demand for electricity surges due to the widespread use of air conditioners in response to the heat. …

More storms forecast for south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, bringing heavy rainfall and risk of flash flooding
4 months, 2 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 …

Experts urge people to stay indoors and hydrated as heatwave rolls across much of Australia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts urge people to stay indoors and hydrated as heatwave rolls across much of Australia

ABC  

With a heatwave rolling over much of the top half of Australia, experts are calling for the public not to become complacent. Large parts of Queensland, the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia remain under heatwave warnings on Friday as hot conditions linger. The Bureau of Meteorology has also warned of extreme heatwave conditions for isolated parts of the far …

Heatwaves are forecast for northern Australia this weekend. Here's where it'll be most extreme
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwaves are forecast for northern Australia this weekend. Here's where it'll be most extreme

ABC  

We're still in our last month of spring, but some parts of the country have already been experiencing the kind of heat we associate with summer. Heatwaves in the north For Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Bureau of Meteorolgy is predicting hotter temperatures in parts of: New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland Western Australia It's only the north of Western …

Australia double weather warning for a fatal heatwave and thunderstorm
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia double weather warning for a fatal heatwave and thunderstorm

Daily Mail  

Aussies have been told to brace for two major weather events this week - a sweltering heatwave and a thunderstorm that could prove fatal for asthmatics. Sun protection recommended from 8:40 am to 4:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10. Sun protection recommended from 7.40am to 3.20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10. Sun protection recommended from 7.40 …

Fire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fire danger ramps up as BOM predicts hotter temperatures around some parts of Australia

ABC  

Parts of Australia will experience their hottest temperatures since last summer starting today, as Victoria faces its first total fire ban of the season. A total fire ban and extreme fire danger rating are in place today across Victoria's Mallee region with much of the state experiencing high fire danger. Fire warning for some parts Chief Officer of the Country …

Temperatures soar across eastern Australia as fire crews battle blazes in southern Queensland
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Temperatures soar across eastern Australia as fire crews battle blazes in southern Queensland

ABC  

Temperatures are pushing into the forties in the eastern states as the focus shifts to an "extensive" thunderstorm risk. Those conditions are being driven by a combination of heat, fire danger and storm risk, BOM senior forecaster Miriam Bradbury said. "We're seeing a much broader risk of storms today across much of the east, including all of Victoria, parts of …

Severe heatwave, fire danger warnings issued as BOM forecasts brutal temperatures for parts of Queensland
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Severe heatwave, fire danger warnings issued as BOM forecasts brutal temperatures for parts of Queensland

ABC  

A severe heatwave warning has been issued for Queensland's western and southern interior today with some parts of the state's south-west expected to experience temperatures up to 11 degrees Celsius above average. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster Felim Hanniffy said Channel Country would feel the peak of the heatwave on Tuesday or Wednesday. "Along with the heat we've also got …

Sizzling heatwave to scorch Australia - here's how hot it will be in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane...
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Sizzling heatwave to scorch Australia - here's how hot it will be in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane...

Daily Mail  

A sizzling heatwave is set to scorch most of the country with some parts to blister as temperatures exceed 40C. Light winds becoming northeasterly up to 25 km/h during the day then tending northerly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light early in the morning then becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h …

Weekend heatwave to strike Australia: Here's what you need to know
5 months ago

Weekend heatwave to strike Australia: Here's what you need to know

Daily Mail  

Australia has been warned of a heatwave that is set to strike parts of the country over the weekend with a major weather system producing above average temperatures. A high pressure system that is forming across the southern part of the country will unleash a hot air mass across northern Australia over the next couple of days. Parts of South …

Weekend heatwave to strike Australia: What you need to know
5 months ago

Weekend heatwave to strike Australia: What you need to know

Daily Mail  

Warnings of strong wind gusts for parts of the country Australia has been warned of a heatwave that is set to strike parts of the country over the weekend with a major weather system producing above average temperatures. A high pressure system that is forming across the southern part of the country will unleash a hot air mass across northern …

Blistering heatwave to bring 40C to Western Australia - as cold blast sweeps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Blistering heatwave to bring 40C to Western Australia - as cold blast sweeps Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

Daily Mail  

A scorching heatwave could see the mercury rise close to 40C in one state while a cold blast is set to leave Aussies shivering elsewhere. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon then tending southerly 20 to 30 km/h during the evening. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the …

Winds, flooding and a heatwave to hit Australia just days after chilly winter temperatures - what's it like near you?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Winds, flooding and a heatwave to hit Australia just days after chilly winter temperatures - what's it like near you?

Daily Mail  

Australia is in for a weekend of wildly contrasting weather, depending where you are, with winds, flooding and a heatwave just days after an icy blast hit the country. Intense winds battering the south-east of the country are set to continue through the weekend, prompting pleas to stay alert to falling trees and power lines and avoid flood waters. Severe …

Queensland heatwave: Mercury to soar in the Sunshine State
7 months ago

Queensland heatwave: Mercury to soar in the Sunshine State

Daily Mail  

Queensland is expected to be scorched by temperatures up to 14C above average this week with Brisbane expected to swelter through the mid-30s on the final day of winter next Saturday. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon. Light …

Southern Queensland experiences coldest temperatures since last winter as Brisbane drops to single digits
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Southern Queensland experiences coldest temperatures since last winter as Brisbane drops to single digits

ABC  

In short: Parts of Queensland have experienced their coldest morning since last winter, with some dropping below zero. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast frosty mornings this week after the state recorded its lowest temperatures since last winter, including three southern inland locations that saw negatives overnight — including -0.3C at Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba, 0.2C at Roma, and 0.1 …

South-east Australia to bake in near-record heat while cyclone threat returns to north
1 year ago

South-east Australia to bake in near-record heat while cyclone threat returns to north

ABC  

The calendar has rolled into autumn but Australia's weather still firmly resembles mid-summer, including the most intense autumn heatwave in decades across South Australia and Victoria. As the south-east sweats the country's north will be ducking for cover as a monsoon trough reforms, increasing rain and potentially spawning multiple tropical cyclones during the coming weeks. While March cyclones are common, …

Australia weather forecast: Millions to suffer through record heatwave this weekend in south-east
1 year ago

Australia weather forecast: Millions to suffer through record heatwave this weekend in south-east

Daily Mail  

Half of Australia can expect to face extreme heat and possible high fire danger over the long weekend, as meteorologists warn of soaring temperatures. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a severe heatwave for South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and parts of southern NSW from Friday to Monday Bureau senior meteorologist Angus Hines said while southern eastern parts of Australia would …

Warning to South Australians not to 'scrimp and save' on electricity during weekend heatwave
1 year ago

Warning to South Australians not to 'scrimp and save' on electricity during weekend heatwave

ABC  

In short : Emergency services are on high alert ahead of a four-day heatwave that will grip South Australia from Friday, sending temperatures soaring 10 to 15 degrees above average. "We're asking people to stay hyper vigilant in his heat, to make sure they pre-hydrate, and make sure they keep a very close eye on each other," he said. "A …

Western Australia's severe summer heatwave breaks weather records as parts of Perth hit 45C
1 year, 1 month ago

Western Australia's severe summer heatwave breaks weather records as parts of Perth hit 45C

ABC  

In short: Western Australia is sweltering in the midst of a severe three-day heatwave Western Australia is sweltering in the midst of a severe three-day heatwave Some parts of Perth reached 45 degrees Celsius. Weather records have been broken across Western Australia as a severe heatwave batters much of the state's south. Heatwave conditions in Western Australia on Wednesday drove …

Perth heatwave continues as temperatures forecast to hit 45C in Midland, Ellenbrook on Thursday
1 year, 1 month ago

Perth heatwave continues as temperatures forecast to hit 45C in Midland, Ellenbrook on Thursday

ABC  

In short: Perth is sweltering through a hotter than expected heatwave, with the temperature in some parts of the city reaching 44 degrees Celsius. Residents in some eastern Perth suburbs have been warned to expect temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius on Thursday as a three-day heatwave continues to sweep across much of WA. The extraordinarily hot forecast comes …

Tips to keep cool during lingering heatwave as BOM issues severe storm warnings for Qld, NSW
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Severe new heatwave grips Australia's east coast as Aussies prepare for Christmas - what it will be like near you
1 year, 3 months ago

Severe new heatwave grips Australia's east coast as Aussies prepare for Christmas - what it will be like near you

Daily Mail  

Millions of Australians have been told to prepare for a weekend of extreme weather with much of the country under heatwave warnings and 'life threatening' flash flooding a risk for north Queensland. Sydneysiders are likely to be heading to the beach in droves this weekend as temperatures are expected to near 40C while other parts of the state swelter through …

NSW temperatures rise above 40C before late-afternoon storm damages homes on Central Coast
1 year, 3 months ago

NSW temperatures rise above 40C before late-afternoon storm damages homes on Central Coast

ABC  

A major storm has swept across the NSW coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain overnight just hours after the state sweltered under a severe heatwave. Key points: Severe weather warnings were in place for the metropolitan and Illawara districts as a cool change arrived Badgerys Creek in Sydney's outer west hit 44C, the highest temperature recorded in the city …

Summer heatwave breaks four year temperature records across NSW, as relief forecast for next week
1 year, 3 months ago

Summer heatwave breaks four year temperature records across NSW, as relief forecast for next week

ABC  

A severe early summer heatwave across New South Wales is bringing the hottest weather since 2020 to many parts of the state. The state's highest maximum so far this week was also at Smithville where it hit a sweltering 46.4C on Thursday, the hottest official air temperature anywhere in NSW for three years. Nineteen schools across western NSW — around …

Perth weather outlook sees heatwave warning issued for city and parts of WA's South West
1 year, 4 months ago

Perth weather outlook sees heatwave warning issued for city and parts of WA's South West

ABC  

Perth and much of southern WA are in the grip of a severe heatwave, in what is expected to be one of the harshest November hot spells on record. Key points: Perth is in the grip of an unusual November "severe" heatwave Temperatures are tipped to hit the high 30s for the next five days Some relief is predicted to …

'Horrible' heatwave grips outback Queensland as mercury expected to hit 44 degrees Celsius
1 year, 4 months ago

'Horrible' heatwave grips outback Queensland as mercury expected to hit 44 degrees Celsius

ABC  

Temperatures will soar over 40 degrees Celsius in parts of Queensland as a heatwave grips the outback over the next several days. Key points: The heat will linger until the weekend for most outback towns Outdoor workers are bracing themselves for tops of 44C in some communities Rain is set to bring relief over the weekend and into next week …

Queenslanders battle scorching October heat, tinderbox conditions but storms coming says bureau
1 year, 5 months ago

Queenslanders battle scorching October heat, tinderbox conditions but storms coming says bureau

ABC  

It may be the middle of spring but Queenslanders are sweltering through summer conditions as the mercury climbs well above average for the majority of the state. Key points: A trough is bringing above-average temperatures to north-west, central and southern communities The rise in temperatures coupled with dry vegetation and strong winds is creating extremely dangerous fire conditions A cool …

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures
1 year, 6 months ago

Fire authorities in Queensland, NSW and Tasmania on high alert as Australia's east coast hit with record September temperatures

ABC  

A burst of extreme heat has put authorities on high alert along large stretches of Australia's eastern coastlines, with firefighters working to contain blazes from Queensland to Tasmania. "It's September we're already experiencing four days in a row are temperatures above 30 degrees with high winds," he said. Fire crews are confident of containing a blaze north of Coles Bay …

Australia’s east faces ‘worst heatwave in two years’ as bushfires continue to rage
2 years ago

Australia’s east faces ‘worst heatwave in two years’ as bushfires continue to rage

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 Bushfires continue to burn across New South Wales as Sydney and some other parts of …

Severe storms forecast for parts of Far North and south-east Queensland as firefighters battle blazes in the west
2 years, 1 month ago

Severe storms forecast for parts of Far North and south-east Queensland as firefighters battle blazes in the west

ABC  

Queensland is in for a week of wild conditions, with various severe weather patterns predicted across most of the state. Key points: Isolated rainfall totals of up to 100mm have been forecast for parts of south-east Queensland on Tuesday The rain is set to bring a short reprieve from high temperatures felt in the past week The BOM is also …

Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle
2 years, 1 month ago

Queensland set to swelter through three-day severe heatwave thanks to Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle

ABC  

Temperatures across parts of southern Queensland are set to be 10 degrees Celsius above average, with a three-day heatwave to sweep across the state from today. Key points: Overnight temperatures are predicted to be about 25C Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is driving the hot weather, drawing hot air in from central Australia and onto the east coast Authorities are preparing for …

BOM's issues heatwave warning for Queensland's south-east with no overnight relief
2 years, 1 month ago

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

ABC  

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 …

Public urged to heed heatwave 'emergency' warning to be declared across Australia's north
2 years, 3 months ago

Public urged to heed heatwave 'emergency' warning to be declared across Australia's north

ABC  

A heatwave across much of the Northern Territory will reach emergency levels later this week, as communities across northern Australia struggle through sweltering conditions. Key points: Authorities are expected to declare a heatwave 'emergency' later this week across areas of northern Australia Temperatures are expected to pass 40C in parts of the Top End The government is advising people to …

Why Perth and the Pilbara keep smashing temperature records and how heatwaves occur
3 years, 2 months ago

Why Perth and the Pilbara keep smashing temperature records and how heatwaves occur

ABC  

It is heatwave season — and it has already been a big one for WA. Key points: WA has had an unusually high number of hot days this year Perth has set several heat records this summer Parts of the Pilbara have reached over 50C this year Perth last week clocked an all-time record, with six consecutive days above 40 …

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