Powerful storms lash New Caledonia and South Pacific
Intense rainfall and thunderstorms impacted New Caledonia early this morning, with more to come for other South Pacific islands to the east. Flooding rainfall and intense thunderstorms in New Caledonia The satellite imagery below shows an area of convergence...
Big wintry week of rain, snow and frost for Australia’s energy market and hydropower
Rain, storms and winds will move over western WA, while two significant lows and cold fronts will send a deep chill, rain and snow driving energy demand across Tasmania and southeastern mainland Australia, in an unmistakeable sign that winter...
Unseasonable fire risk across Australia’s north and south this winter
Abnormally high fire risk is anticipated across parts of South Australia and Victoria this winter as the ongoing drought causes a seemingly endless 2025 fire season in southern Australia, with reduced risk across northern Australia with recent wet months....
Possible negative IOD developing this winter
Warm sea surface temperatures near Indonesia are expected to heat up further over winter, possibly triggering a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event. What is the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)? The IOD is an index that measures the difference...
Hydropower season wimpers to a start
Snow has fallen across Australia’s alpine region, and while it’s only a moderate amount, it’s a start for the peak hydropower season. Australia’s largest resort Perisher was claiming 15cm of settled snow on its snow stake, with slightly lower...
Record May rain soaks NT and WA transport and mining – Queensland next in line
Unseasonably heavy rain has drenched parts of northern WA and the NT, with Queensland next in line for soaking rain in the next few days. A deep stream of tropical moisture originating over the Indian Ocean is fuelling a...
Back-to-back large south swells to smash NSW ports
A powerful Tasman low and vigorous cold front are generating two strong south swells that will bring large waves to coastal NSW in the coming days. The satellite loop below shows a deep Tasman low spinning halfway between NSW...
How DTN APAC’s Aviation dashboards highlighted dust and wind disruptions across southeastern Australia
A huge dust storm and gusty westerly winds whipped up by a powerful cold front crossing southeastern Australia have led to airport disruptions and diversions on Monday and Tuesday. A powerful cold front passing over drought-affected areas of SA...
