Sydney breaks record for fastest annual average rainfall
Sydney has just surpassed its long-term annual average rainfall after copping an overnight deluge, setting a new record for the fastest time to amass a year’s worth of rain in the city. The Sydney Observatory Hill weather station...
Is a rain bomb hitting NSW?
Yet another bout of heavy rain is hitting eastern NSW this week, with flooding and landslides likely over the next 48 hours. But is this burst of dangerously heavy rain called a ‘rain bomb’? The term rain bomb...
When will La Niña end?
As parts of eastern Australia brace for yet another multi-day deluge, many flood-weary communities may be wondering when the La Niña tap will turn off. More heavy rain in NSW March was marked by record breaking rainfall and catastrophic...
Surprisingly, Australia was drier and warmer than usual in March
It’ll come as one heck of a surprise for residents of Australia’s east coast – and especially those from southeast Qld and NSW – but Australia as a whole was drier than usual in March. That’s right, according...
Tropical Cyclone Fili forms in Coral Sea
Tropical Cyclone Fili formed over the eastern Coral Sea on Tuesday morning and is likely to gain strength over the next few days. The satellite images below show a mass of cloud encircling the tropical cyclone around 750 kilometres...
More flooding rain on the way for NSW
The rinse and repeat pattern of flooding rain looks set to continue in NSW this week, with 100 to 200mm of rain expected to fall along parts of the state’s coast and ranges during the next four days....
Rain easing in Victoria after low causes weekend flooding
Satellite images are today capturing a low pressure system finally moving away from Australia after plaguing three states and territories with dangerous weather over the past week. The video below shows a well-defined low pressure system driving cloud,...
More clouds on the horizon for Sydney solar output
On Sunday, the clouds finally parted in Sydney and the city enjoyed its sunniest day in more than three weeks. Unfortunately, this return of sunshine will be short-lived. During March, Sydney saw its wettest March on record and its...
