Record-breaking autumn heatwave over south-east Australia hints at growing trend
9 months, 1 week ago

Record-breaking autumn heatwave over south-east Australia hints at growing trend

ABC  

In short: A heatwave rolling over south-eastern Australia has seen temperature records tumbling. The four-day heatwave saw several March records fall, with both day and night-time temperatures in some places rivalling, or even exceeding, those experienced during the peak of this year's summer. She said it was also being helped along by an upper-level high-pressure system over south-eastern Australia — a feature that's not able to be seen on the weather map – which further enhanced the heat. "If you've got those higher night-time temperatures, you're less able to, so you still have a sweating requirement to get rid of body heat," Professor Jay said. "We are seeing a lengthening of the heatwave season basically everywhere in the world, inclusive of south-east Australia," Dr Kirkpatrick said.

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Extreme heat on the way for three states
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Heatwaves are forecast for northern Australia this weekend. Here's where it'll be most extreme
1 month, 2 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 …

Weekend heatwave to strike Australia: What you need to know
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Australia's spring weather forecast predicts above average temperatures after unseasonal winter heat
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Heatwave brings Australia's winter weather to an abrupt end as climate change up-ends the seasons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwave brings Australia's winter weather to an abrupt end as climate change up-ends the seasons

ABC  

On Sunday afternoon, Australians across the country basked in the glorious winter sunshine. Despite Dr King describing this winter heatwave as "remarkable" he said it's not surprising given how much the burning of fossil fuels has caused the planet to warm. "We're getting more winter heat waves and fewer winter cold spells, so even without doing a full analysis on …

40 degrees in August? A climate expert explains why Australia is ridiculously hot right now
3 months, 4 weeks ago

40 degrees in August? A climate expert explains why Australia is ridiculously hot right now

ABC  

It's winter in Australia, but as you've probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. On Thursday, meteorologist Angus Hines described: "A scorching end to winter, with widespread heat around the country in coming days, including the chance of winter records across multiple states for maximum temperature." As Hines said, the fire weather season hasn't yet hit most of Australia, but …

Summer heat arrives in August, threatening to break all-time Australian winter temperature records
4 months ago

Summer heat arrives in August, threatening to break all-time Australian winter temperature records

ABC  

Extraordinary August heat is developing across Australia, causing temperatures to spike up to 16 degrees Celsius above average while threatening all-time seasonal records in multiple states. A warm winter air mass that's spreading from Australia's interior is bringing summer temperatures that could break all-time seasonal records. Temperatures to soar to record winter highs Winter temperature records are likely to be …

March confirmed as hottest ever and 10th straight month to set temperature record
8 months, 2 weeks ago

March confirmed as hottest ever and 10th straight month to set temperature record

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 March was the 10th straight month to set a new record for global heat, both …

March is tenth straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say
8 months, 2 weeks ago

March is tenth straight month to be hottest on record, scientists say

The Hindu  

For the tenth consecutive month, Earth in March set a new monthly record for global heat — with both air temperatures and the world’s oceans hitting an all-time high for the month, the European Union climate agency Copernicus said. “But its combination with the non-natural marine heat waves made these records so breathtaking,” said Woodwell Climate Research Center scientist Jennifer …

Record run of autumn hot weather for Sydney as waters simmer past cyclone threshold
9 months, 1 week ago

Record run of autumn hot weather for Sydney as waters simmer past cyclone threshold

ABC  

The start of autumn has delivered extraordinary heat to NSW, both over land and in the water. The warmth has reached record levels in Sydney, including an unprecedented run of days above 28 degrees Celsius and an offshore water temperature nudging 27C — warm enough for a tropical cyclone. The prolonged heat is due to a combination of factors including: …

Temperature set to soar across Victoria, SA and Tasmania in record March heatwave
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Temperature set to soar across Victoria, SA and Tasmania in record March heatwave

ABC  

In short: Temperatures across Victoria are set to reach the high 30s for the third straight day. "Melbourne's had a number of March overnight minimum temperature records broken and there's also been some maximum temperature," she told ABC News Breakfast. "There's a really strong and stubborn high pressure system in the Tasman Sea that directs hot, northerly winds over south-eastern …

South-east Australia to bake in near-record heat while cyclone threat returns to north
9 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Bureau of Meteorology tipping a warmer-than-normal February in remaining summer outlook
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

Fire and ice — why is Australia's spring weather so changeable?
1 year, 2 months ago

Fire and ice — why is Australia's spring weather so changeable?

ABC  

A quick glance at the national forecast this weekend and you could be forgiven for questioning what season we're in. The disparity between the west and east will become even greater on Monday as a hot northerly sends southern Western Australia to near record-high October maximums, while another pulse of polar air increases snowfalls on the south-east highlands. Spring's variable …

Australia breaks September temperature records as heatwave triggers wildfire fears
1 year, 3 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 …

The world has just experienced the hottest summer on record – by a significant margin
1 year, 3 months ago

The world has just experienced the hottest summer on record – by a significant margin

CNN  

CNN — As heat waves continue to bake parts of the world, scientists are reporting that this blistering, deadly summer was the hottest on record – and by a significant margin. The global average temperature this summer was 16.77 degrees Celsius, according to Copernicus, which is 0.66 degrees Celsius above the 1990 to 2020 average – beating the previous record, …

Australia thaws in mid-winter warmth — is winter over?
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia thaws in mid-winter warmth — is winter over?

ABC  

The world is sizzling and Australia's winter is just one of the casualties. Key points: The whole country was warmer than normal on Wednesday Ski resorts are suffering due to the spring-like conditions this season Winter still has four weeks left in its official run July, the middle of the Northern Hemisphere summer, is on average the hottest month of …

Rising heat threatens Australia's labour capacity in the Northern Territory
1 year, 5 months ago

Rising heat threatens Australia's labour capacity in the Northern Territory

ABC  

Scientists are warning northern Australia will soon be facing dangerous heat as the climate warms, to such a degree it could "impair" the ability for labourers to work outside if effective strategies aren't put in place Key points: The dry season in northern Australia is a critical time for outdoor work Experts say heat stress will become more prevalent Larger …

NSW on track to hit hottest March on record after coolest summer in 11 years
1 year, 9 months ago

NSW on track to hit hottest March on record after coolest summer in 11 years

ABC  

New South Wales has just had its coolest summer in 11 years, but now March is on track to be the hottest on record. Key points: The consistency of the hot days this March is unprecedented Penrith has so far recorded 13 days over 30 degrees Celsius April could see a more permanent change of seasons Confused? Sydney's daily highs …

Australia saw its coldest spring in decades and wettest on record for some regions
2 years ago

Australia saw its coldest spring in decades and wettest on record for some regions

ABC  

Spring was the coldest in decades for parts of Australia, a rare feat considering the influence of climate change ensures nearly every season is now warmer than normal. Sydney's maximums were the lowest in four years but the mean temperatures, which includes the minimums, was the coldest since 2003 and the city failed to reach 30C for the first time …

Wet autumn outlook for parts of eastern Australia as the BOM predicts above average rainfall
2 years, 8 months 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 …

WA weather delivers Perth its hottest summer on record as scientists predict trend to continue
2 years, 9 months ago

WA weather delivers Perth its hottest summer on record as scientists predict trend to continue

ABC  

It's been a summer for the history books in Western Australia with Perth sweltering through its hottest on record, and several regional towns all but guaranteed to follow suit. Key points: There were 13 days of 40C temperatures in Perth over summer There was also a record number of days over 35C Several regional towns are also set to break …

BOM forecasts a warm, wet spring for Australia's east
3 years, 3 months ago

BOM forecasts a warm, wet spring for Australia's east

ABC  

Spring is set to be wet and warm in eastern Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's seasonal outlook. Key points: Spring rainfall is likely to be above average in much of the east Maximum temperatures are likely to be above average for the northern tropics and far south-east Large parts of the eastern tropical Indian Ocean are warmer than …

Australia sweltered through its 4th-hottest year in 2020
3 years, 11 months ago

Australia sweltered through its 4th-hottest year in 2020

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia sweltered through its fourth-hottest year on record last year despite the recent return of the usually cooling La Nina climate pattern, the nation’s weather bureau said on Friday. The wetter-than-average 2020 followed Australia’s hottest and driest year in 2019 that came to a catastrophic conclusion with wildfires fueled by drought that killed at least 33 people, …

BOM says Australia just had its hottest November on record
4 years ago

BOM says Australia just had its hottest November on record

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology has just finished crunching last month's numbers and confirmed it was Australia's hottest November on record for maximum, minimum and mean temperatures. Key points: Australia has just broken the record for its warmest November on record It was also our warmest spring for minimum and mean temperatures Spring's rainfall was well below the records but significantly …

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