Dynamic weekend of weather as thunderstorms, heatwaves and bushfires affect Australian mining, forestry and fire fighting
Dynamic springtime weather with widespread severe thunderstorms, heatwave conditions and elevated fire danger affect many Australian industries, including mining, emergency services and transport. Image: Widespread thunderstorms across eastern WA, and bushfire smoke across northern Queensland and the eastern NT...
October on track to beat hottest November on record for Sydney
Sydney’s days have been so hot this October that the city is currently on track to break the average maximum temperature record for November. Frequent westerly winds, a lack of cloud and rain, and repetitive bouts of hot air...
Widespread thunderstorms, extreme heat and high fire danger slam outback, southern and eastern Australia
Widespread severe thunderstorms, 45°C heat, extreme fire danger and total fire bans are impacting Australian industries, such as mining, aviation, transport, energy and insurance, this week. A 2,000 km long line of thunderstorms A nearly 2,000 km long line...
Extreme fire weather to hit NSW industries and businesses on Wednesday
A burst of record-challenging October heat and blustery winds will cause Extreme fire danger ratings and Total Fire Bans over parts of NSW on Wednesday, including Sydney. Clear skies and dry air have allowed intense heat to build over...
2025 southwest monsoon completes retreat from India
The 2025 Indian Southwest Monsoon that brings cooler temperatures and heavy flooding rainfall to Indian transport, mining and utility industries completed its retreat from India on October 16, 2025. As seen in the map below issued by the Indian...
Northern Australia mining operations impacted by 4 million lightning strikes, severe heatwaves and fires
The north Australian build up period is in motion with a broad trough drawing intense heatwave conditions and triggering widespread thunderstorms across Australian mining areas. Intense thunderstorms have lit up the north Australian skies over the past week as...
South Pacific 2025-26 Tropical Cyclone Season Outlook
The Fiji Meteorological Service and New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmosphere Research (NIWA) both released their 2025-26 tropical cyclone outlooks last week, with elevated risks focused on New Caledonia, Vanuatu and New Zealand’s North Island. The Fiji...
Severe thunderstorms to hit NSW businesses and industries on Friday
Intense thunderstorms are likely to pummel parts of NSW on Friday, with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain all a risk for mining, transport, insurance and aviation sectors. A cold front and associated low pressure trough will sweep...
