Australians are in for a warm winter but some residents should be sure to keep their umbrellas handy, with above average rainfall expected across some parts of the country. Winter days and nights are likely to be noticeably warmer than average across the whole country, according to the Bureau ofContinue Reading
Australia is now on a La Nina watch, the Bureau of Meterology has declared, and there are signs the climate driver, which generally results in above-average rainfall over much of Australia, may form later this year. La Nina is the positive phase of the El Nino Southern Oscillation and isContinue Reading
If you’ve been getting used to the rain that has drenched parts of Australia in late November then prepare for a change to the weather. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has released the climate outlook for summer and its forecasting an El Nino affected season of higher than average temperaturesContinue Reading
Aussies are being warned to prepare for a brutal spring, as an increased risk of bushfire is declared for more than half the country. The quarterly seasonal bushfire outlook, released on Wednesday, has warned there’s now an increased risk of fire expected for regions in Queensland, New South Wales Victoria,Continue Reading
Parts of Queensland have experienced triple the average rainfall for November, with more rain forecast this week. Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Livio Regano said Queensland was hit with severe storms on Sunday, with some areas recording significant rainfall. Townsville recorded about 160mm in 24 hours, which Mr Regano said wasContinue Reading