Heatwave looms for southeastern Australia
The southern states are set to sizzle for a prolonged period later this week, with maximums set to reach the mid to high 30s in the capital cities. A stubborn high pressure system over southern Australia will direct...
Severe thunderstorms loom for NSW, Vic, Qld, ACT
Another dangerous thunderstorm outbreak is on the cards for eastern and southeastern Australia from this weekend into next week, with parts of NSW and Vic also forecast to see large daily rainfall totals. It has been a stormy week...
Temperature and fire danger soaring this weekend
Extreme fire danger is expected in four states this weekend – including one area with catastrophic fire danger – as a brief burst of heat affects South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. The heat will impact SA...
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...
