First extreme fire danger rating of the season for Darwin as northern Australia heats up
Increased fire danger across parts of northern Australia, including Darwin, comes with a surge of hot and dry winds from the interior. 75 days without rain The dry season is living up to its name for Darwin and the Northern Territory, with over 75 days since the last rain recorded in Darwin. This allows the […]
Winter thunderstorms bring large hail to southeast Queensland businesses
Severe thunderstorms producing heavy rain, large hail and lightning are impacting parts of Queensland and NSW on Thursday. Winter is a quiet time for thunderstorm activity in eastern Australia because there is less atmospheric instability and surface heating for the storms to develop compared to spring and summer. However, there are rare cases where all […]
Wet spring outlook to impact many industries in Australia
Abnormally warm oceans surrounding Australia and a developing negative Indian Ocean Dipole will increase the likelihood of abnormally wet weather across large parts of the country this spring, along with an increased risk of flooding and severe thunderstorms disrupting businesses and industries. Spring in Australia runs for three months from the start of September to […]
Rainband delivers welcomed rainfall to Victoria’s forestry and agricultural sectors
A rainband associated with a cold front stretches the full length of Victoria from north to south as it crosses the state this Tuesday, bringing welcome moisture to agricultural and forestry industries that rely heavily on winter rainfall. Winter is the wettest time of year in most parts of Victoria, Australia’s southernmost mainland state, and […]