How big do the waves actually get off the NSW coast?
During April 2015, a massive 14.9 metre wave was recorded by the Manly Hydraulics Waverider Buoy offshore near Sydney. It was the largest wave recorded by this buoy between 1992 and 2016. This record-breaking wave was generated by one of the strongest East Coast Lows this century, which produced severe weather along the NSW coast...
Cloud band set to bring widespread rain, damaging wind and a dramatic temperature drop to the NEM
A northwest cloud band will deliver widespread rain and thunderstorms over central and southeastern Australia during the next four days. The cloud band is developing as moisture-laden air from the tropics moves south and interacts with a cold front passing...
Spring starts with spike in fire weather for southern Australia
A burst of warm and windy weather will cause a spike in fire danger ratings across southern Australia during the opening days of spring. Australia’s spring, which officially starts on September 1, has arrived right on time in...
Wet spring still on the horizon, despite recent lapse in IOD
Around two-thirds of Australia are tipped to see above-average rain this spring, with cool days and warm nights also on the cards with wet spring still on the horizon, despite recent lapse in IOD. As winter draws to...
Did you know that weather diversions can cost airlines thousands of dollars?
When a flight takes off, it of course has a destination. But did you know that every flight has an alternate airport or back up plan in case of bad weather? A flight will divert to another airport...
QLD miners alert: Heavy rain is on its way
Heavy rainfall and large multi-day rainfall totals are expected for parts of central and northeast QLD during the next 48 hours This rainfall is set to be triggered by a low-pressure trough, which will linger in the central interior for the next few days. Strong moist east to...
Spring bushfire seasonal outlook
The Australian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) just released the national Seasonal Bushfire Outlooks for spring. This outlook is based on the current state of the environment, including soil moisture and vegetation growth, and the future predictions of...
NSW ports brace for a potential ‘bomb cyclone’
A cold front and intense low-pressure system will cause a dangerous mix of heavy rain, thunderstorms, damaging winds and large waves in eastern NSW during the next 48 hours. The satellite image below shows clouds passing over NSW near and ahead of an approaching cold front at midday on Monday. These clouds are causing...
