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Australia saw its warmest sea surface temperatures on record in 2022, with an annual average sea surface temp that was 0.80°C above the long-term (1961 to 1990) average. What’s remarkable about the 2022 sea surface temperatures (SSTs) is that:...

  Tropical cyclones and heatwaves are both Australian summer staples, but did you know that a tropical cyclone can lead to a heatwave? A heatwave in Australia, but particularly for the southeast, is often triggered by a special kind...

Tropical cyclones are one of the most powerful weather systems on Earth, with top-tier cyclones producing wind gusts in excess of 300 km/h, torrential rain and dangerous storm surges. But what is it like to be in the direct...

It promises to be a nervous few days for the 2200 residents of Norfolk Island, as a dangerous tropical storm develops in the Coral Sea and tracks southwards. At this stage, the weather system is still classified as a...

  Here it comes: a brief burst of wintry weather set to lash southeastern Australia over the next 24 hours or so. See the huge speckled airmass down in the Great Australian Bight? It’s a feature which indicates cold,...

  The Madden-Julian Oscillation and the monsoon are starting their second approach of the season towards Australia, along with their elevated risk of tropical cyclone development. The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is an eastward moving pulse of tropical activity that...

Australia just experienced its coolest start to a year since 2002 as the ongoing influence of La Nina helped suppress temperatures over large parts of the country. The national mean temperature in Australia during January was equal to the...

  The mercury is on the rise over Southeast Queensland and Northeast New South Wales as a cold front down south pushes hot air over the region. This severe heatwave kicked off with a sweltering Tuesday night. Maryborough stayed...