BOM warns to brace for wintry week of wind, rain and snow
3 years, 6 months ago

BOM warns to brace for wintry week of wind, rain and snow

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If you have any winter clothes left in the cupboard, it is time to get them out. Key points: Temperatures expected to be 4 to 8 degrees below average, but wind chill will really make things feel Antarctic Adelaide, Melbourne & Hobart will feel it Tue-Wed; Canberra, Sydney & Brisbane will shiver most on Wed-Thu Not to be left out, WA is expecting rain and wind but with a far more tropical flavour Jonathan How from the Bureau of Meteorology is not mincing his words about what the weather has in store for us this week. Loading YouTube content The front is expected to bring rain showers, thunderstorms and small hail, making it a good time to check all the windows are thoroughly shut and forget about doing the washing. Bring on the snow Snow is expected down to 900 metres in South Australia from Tuesday before icing the Grampians in Victoria and Central Highlands in Tasmania. Wind and showery rain is expected from Wednesday, with high winds expected Wednesday and Thursday as the system pushes through the South West.

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Severe thunderstorms forecast to hit south-eastern Australia as hot and humid weather takes hold
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Severe thunderstorms forecast to hit south-eastern Australia as hot and humid weather takes hold

ABC  

Thunderstorms are likely to hit Australia's south-east over the weekend as "very humid" weather normally felt in the Far North takes hold, the Bureau of Meteorology warns. Senior meteorologist Angus Hines said thunderstorms would develop on Friday afternoon in Victoria and northern Tasmania, as well as large parts of South Australia and New South Wales. Mr Hines said severe thunderstorms …

Extreme weather warning for Australia over the next three days
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 …

More storms forecast for south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales, bringing heavy rainfall and risk of flash flooding
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

The BOM weekend weather forecast has above-average temperatures in store for large parts of Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The BOM weekend weather forecast has above-average temperatures in store for large parts of Australia

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Large parts of Australia are set for an early taste of summer starting this weekend, along with elevated fire danger, as a tongue of heat spreads across the country. "It will then cool down for a bit and then the next front will bring that heat back down again mid next week," Mr Narramore said. Capital city forecast summaries Melbourne: …

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 …

Severe thunderstorms bring hail, damaging winds across south-east Queensland as Bureau of Meteorology predicts wetter, warmer three months ahead
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

Temperatures forecast to drop by up to 20 degrees in south-east Australia as icy winds and widespread rain replace warmer weather
3 months ago

Temperatures forecast to drop by up to 20 degrees in south-east Australia as icy winds and widespread rain replace warmer weather

ABC  

A cold polar air mass surging across south-east Australia will drop temperatures by up to 20 degrees Celsius over 24 hours and bring another dump of snow to the ranges later this week. The system will also help a north-west cloudband bring widespread rain to every state and territory, after record September falls across north-west and central Australia over the …

Winds, flooding and a heatwave to hit Australia just days after chilly winter temperatures - what's it like near you?
3 months, 3 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 …

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

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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 …

BOM forecasts very warm winter for Australia, with the jury out on rainfall
6 months, 3 weeks ago

BOM forecasts very warm winter for Australia, with the jury out on rainfall

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Almost all of Australia, including the capital cities, is very likely to experience another "unusually warm" winter, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's official winter outlook. "And it's only really northern Australia showing any chance of unusually dry, but that's in the dry season so basically they get no rain anyway." Good winter rain is needed for Northcliffe dairy farmer …

Rain finally arrives in South Australia after one of the driest starts to the year
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain finally arrives in South Australia after one of the driest starts to the year

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In short: Adelaide CBD has had close to 10 millimetres of rain on Thursday after dry streaks across the state this year. Adelaide has had its wettest day since January 26 as a rain band moved across Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology says. "We've recorded 10.6mm of rainfall in Adelaide so far in May, this is well below the average …

Cold front brings much-needed rain to Western Australia's South West
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cold front brings much-needed rain to Western Australia's South West

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In short: A cold front has brought much needed rain to Western Australia's South West. A cold front has brought much needed rain to Western Australia's South West. A cold front has brought much-needed relief from one of the worst dry spells in recent memory, with much needed rain falling across Western Australia's South West. Paynedale orchard owner Neil Yates, …

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

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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 …

Tips to keep cool during lingering heatwave as BOM issues severe storm warnings for Qld, NSW
11 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Dangerous wind, heavy rain, flooding forecast to hit eastern Australia as intense storm system deepens
1 year, 2 months ago

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

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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 …

Queensland gets cold snap, with sub-zero temperatures forecast for Darling Downs
1 year, 7 months ago

Queensland gets cold snap, with sub-zero temperatures forecast for Darling Downs

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Queensland could see its first frost of the year next week, and it's a chilly weekend ahead, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. BOM forecasts parts of the Darling Downs could see below zero temperatures early next week, but that a cold air mass will send a chill all the way to Townsville. "Toowoomba is expected to get down to …

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

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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 …

BOM's issues heatwave warning for Queensland's south-east with no overnight relief
1 year, 10 months ago

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

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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 …

Weather forecast this weekend in Australia: Storms expected in NSW and Victoria, flood warnings
2 years, 1 month ago

Weather forecast this weekend in Australia: Storms expected in NSW and Victoria, flood warnings

Daily Mail  

Weather patterns will be difficult to predict and could even produce tornadoes Forecasters say the atmospheric conditions could result in supercells and hail All the 'ingredients' will be in place for dangerous couple of days of weather Wet weather throws T20 World Cup final at the MCG on Sunday into doubt The weather system will then move across to Victoria, …

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 …

BOM forecasts severe thunderstorms as another round of rain heads for already flooded east
2 years, 2 months ago

BOM forecasts severe thunderstorms as another round of rain heads for already flooded east

ABC  

A stormy system is set to bring yet another round of wet weather to the already flooded east. Key points: A convective system is expected to bring more rain in the form of hit and miss storms later this week Storms have the potential to be severe and the rainfall widespread The continued wet weather will exacerbate ongoing flood conditions …

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

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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 …

BOM's latest outlook signals soggy spring weather for eastern Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

BOM's latest outlook signals soggy spring weather for eastern Australia

ABC  

The Bureau of Meteorology's official outlook suggests we are heading towards a soggy spring for eastern Australia but relatively dry in the west. Key points: In a blow to flood-riddled communities, there is a strong chance of above median rainfall for much of eastern Australia this spring In contrast, spring rain is likely to be average to below average in …

BOM forecasts widespread rain along east coast as dry season rain streams in from Top End
2 years, 5 months ago

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

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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 …

Below freezing temperatures to chill parts of south-east Queensland as winter kicks in
2 years, 6 months ago

Below freezing temperatures to chill parts of south-east Queensland as winter kicks in

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Parts of south-east Queensland are bracing for below freezing temperatures as a "quite unusual" cold front blasts the region. Key points: Temperatures in south-east Queensland could plummet to below freezing BOM says the cold front could last more than a week Temperatures are up to 7 degrees below the June average The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of colder than …

Easter weather forecast tips cold front to sweep across Australia, but hopefully not enough in it to dampen spirits
2 years, 8 months ago

Easter weather forecast tips cold front to sweep across Australia, but hopefully not enough in it to dampen spirits

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Showers and a cool change are expected to sweep across the country, stirring up the weather over the Easter weekend. Key points: A cold front is expected to sweep though and stir up the weather this Easter weekend It will first graze WA before carrying though to the east, bringing showers, potential storms and a cold change in its wake …

BOM says south-east Queensland wind change brings possibility of more storms, wild weather
2 years, 9 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

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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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

BOM forecasts rain and storms for Brisbane and southern Queensland, falling temperatures in the north
3 years, 7 months ago

BOM forecasts rain and storms for Brisbane and southern Queensland, falling temperatures in the north

ABC  

Rain is continuing to fall along the south-east Queensland coast from south of Fraser Island to the border, in the wake of late-night storms that brought heavy downpours to Boonah and Logan. "Fifty-one millimetres in half an hour overnight at Forestdale and then also some severe storms this morning out towards Oakey and Dalby as well," Mr Thompson said. Mr …

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 …

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, 1 month 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 …

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