Perth braces for 5-day stretch of scorching heat
A severe heatwave is impacting Perth, with daytime temperatures soaring into the mid to high 30s and possibly the longest stretch of hot December nights in decades. This prolonged period of extreme heat is being caused by a stubborn...
Australia’s tropical cyclone risk increasing before Christmas
Abnormally warm ocean temperatures to the northwest of Australia will energise a swarm of tropical lows in the next couple of weeks, increasing the risk of tropical cyclone development before Christmas. The map below shows abundant cloud cover to...
Coastal upwelling shrouds Sydney coast with sea fog
A tongue of cool water sitting near the NSW coast shrouded parts of Sydney and the Central Coast with thick sea fog on Friday morning. The images below were captured at Dee Why and Manly as a dense sea...
WA faces extreme heatwave and fire danger
WA is bracing for a brutal heatwave for at least five days, with temperatures soaring into the 40s and heightened fire risks affecting much of the state. Western Australia is preparing for a relentless heatwave over the next five...
Two tropical cyclones could form near Australia next week
A pair of tropical cyclones may form to the northwest of Australia next week, with the potential for one to come close to the Pilbara and Kimberley coasts. Northern Australia faces an increased risk of heavy rain and tropical...
Two giant atmospheric waves are about to clash near Australia – here’s what to expect
Northern Australia faces an increased risk of heavy rain and tropical cyclone activity in the coming weeks thanks to the interaction of two huge atmospheric waves near Australia. While Earth’s atmosphere may appear chaotic, there are distinct wave-like patterns...
Yet another round of heat to scorch southeastern Australia
Summer is officially here, with the mercury will soar into the low 40s across parts of southeastern Australia, including several capital cities. A prolonged period of northerly winds are being caused by a blocking high pressure system in the...
La Niña and negative IOD declarations unlikely this summer
Australia should experience summer without the influence of major climate drivers like La Niña or a negative IOD, potentially heightening the risk of heatwaves, extreme heat and bushfires across parts of the country. Pacific Ocean climate driver During much...
