Melbourne to shiver through coldest weekend in 4 years
Melbourne is forecast to have its coldest weekend in four years as a polar air mass spreads over southeastern Australia during the next few days. The animation below shows a large cold air mass reaching the southeast of Australia...
Yet more rain for WA, as a deep low crosses the state
Yet more rain fell across western and southwestern parts of WA on Thursday and overnight into Friday, including areas that have had a remarkably dry period. Rottnest Island is enjoying its first above-average month of rainfall in 12 months...
More than a month’s rain and severe storms impact WA, more to come
Thick cloud, rain, strong winds and severe thunderstorms have impacted parts of WA in the last 48 hours, which is set to continue for the next few days. A low pressure system to the southwest of WA, another to...
Low solar, but the best June rain in years for parts of Qld
Parts of central Queensland received more than 100 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, with some towns picking up their best June rain in eight years. The thick cloud and rain has reduced solar output across the...
Wintry blast on its way
There are signs that an Antarctic airmass is on its way to southern Australia later this week, with the potential for fierce winds, snow and rain. This comes after southern Australia has seen a sustained period of cold and...
One month’s rain in a day soaks central QLD, more to come
Parts of central Queensland just received over a month’s rain in 24 hours, with more wet and cold weather on the way in the next few days. A low pressure trough located over QLD is drawing moisture-laden air from...
Days of low solar for parts of Qld
A steady stream of thick cloud and rain is set to impact parts of Qld during the next 3-4 days, reducing solar output in the region. The prolonged period of thick cloud and rain is being caused by tropical...
Widespread rain for Western Australia
A large swathe of Western Australia is in for a decent drop of rain in coming days, with showers potentially penetrating further north and east than you’d typically see with a winter cold front. The image at the top...
