Indonesian ash plume still visible from space as flights resume
The eruption of Indonesia’s Mt Lewotobi Laki-laki has reportedly killed at least nine people, caused widespread evacuations, and wreaked havoc with aviation. Many Australians are among those whose travel plans to Bali and nearby locations have been disrupted, and...
A positive SAM has arrived – here’s what it means for Australian weather
The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) has shifted into a positive phase and Australia is already feeling its wet and stormy influence. With this positive SAM expected to linger into the back half of November, enhanced rain and thunderstorm activity...
Severe storms striking eastern Australia on Wednesday
Southeast Queensland and northern NSW will be hit by a flurry of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday as a widespread storm outbreak erupts over eastern Australia. Humid air feeding into a broad low pressure trough will produce showers and thunderstorms...
Australia bracing for thunderstorms every day this week
Thunderstorms will develop over large areas of Australia every day this week and likely continue into next week as the country becomes locked into a relentless stormy weather pattern through the middle of November. Thunderstorms require three key ingredients...
Stormy week ahead for Australia
Spring is in full swing in Australia, with a warm and humid environment set to bring thunderstorms to several states and territories in the next week. A series of low pressure troughs and low pressure systems interacting with abundant...
Warm seas boosting risk of strong tropical cyclones near WA
A large pool of unusually warm water to the northwest of Australia will increase the risk of strong tropical cyclones near WA this season. The map below shows that sea surface temperatures near Australia’s northwest coast are currently more...
Warmest run of November nights in 5 years looms for Brisbane
A weeklong stretch of warm and uncomfortable nights is on the horizon for Brisbane, with temperatures soaring and heatwave conditions forecast for the city in the next few days. A broad low pressure trough stretching across Australia is allowing...
44°C in five states with fire bans in Victoria, Queensland
An extremely hot air mass will cause temperatures to soar over a large area of Australia on Wednesday, with extreme fire danger anticipated in southwest Queensland and northwest Victoria. A broad trough of low pressure stretching across Australia is...
