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...
US tornado produces some of the strongest winds ever observed on Earth
A powerful tornado that tore through the town of Greenfield, Iowa last month produced some of the strongest winds ever observed on Earth, according to new data. Iowa was pummelled by a flurry of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes during...
Finally, a great wind power week
After months of frustratingly low wind power, a windy week is on the cards across southern Australia. The change in the winds comes as several deep low-pressure systems and associated fronts sweep across the south of the continent this...
Australia’s shortest day of the year is here
Today marks the date of the winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, making it Australia’s shortest day of the year based on time between sunrise and sunset. The winter solstice is an annual occurrence that falls in late-June each...
