Madden-Julian Oscillation increasing tropical cyclone potential for northern Australia industries
Sea surface temperatures exceeding 31°C off the coast of northern Australia and an active phase of the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) are increasing the likelihood of early-season tropical cyclone activity, with hints of the season’s first tropical cyclone coming as...
Tropical cyclone season begins with warm oceans surrounding northern Australia
The 2025-26 tropical cyclone season has begun with abnormally warm oceans surrounding northern Australia, signalling an increased risk for severe tropical cyclones in the coming months. The Australian tropical cyclone season runs from November 1 to April 30. During...
7.8 million lightning pulses detected by DTN’s Total Lightning Network over Australia in one week
A barrage of thunderstorms battered large areas of eastern and northern Australia over the past week, producing close to 8 million lightning pulses across the country and more than 4 million over Queensland alone. DTN’s Total Lightning Network (TLN)...
Warmest October on record for Sydney, Brisbane
Sydney and Brisbane just had their warmest October on record, despite a relatively cool end to the month. A surge of cold air caused temperatures to plummet in eastern Australia earlier this week. In Brisbane, the temperature only reached...
Australia’s 2025-26 tropical cyclone outlook
The Australian region is primed for severe tropical cyclones this season, despite an ongoing trend of reduced tropical cyclone activity over Australian waters in recent decades. Australia’s tropical cyclone season officially runs from the start of November to the...
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...
