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Heatwave conditions forecast across large parts of Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued heatwave warnings in Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

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August was officially Australia’s hottest ever recorded

The hottest winter day on record was 28 August: 41.6°C at Yampi Sound in northwest WA.

Severe weather warnings are in place across Australia’s south-east today, after high winds caused significant damage over the weekend.
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Wild weather across large parts of Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued alerts for damaging winds across Victoria, NSW, Tasmania, and South Australia.

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Australia reached its hottest winter temperature on record yesterday

Yampi Sound in WA’s Kimberley region recorded a temperature of 41.6°C around 3:30 pm (AWST) on Monday.

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Japan has issued its first-ever ‘megaquake’ warning

Large quakes in the Nankai Trough have historically caused severe damage.

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It’s the shortest day of the year

The winter solstice marks a seasonal turning point, as the sun begins to set later and later each day until December.

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Sydney and Melbourne shiver through coldest mornings of the year

Sydney and Melbourne woke up to the coldest morning of the year today, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

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Cloudband bringing rain over 90% of Australia

A cloudband is an extensive layer of air and moisture from over the Indian Ocean that can bring widespread rain into Australia.

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Australia’s hottest winter ever could be on the horizon, says BOM

National average temperatures last winter were 1.53°C above the 1961-1990 average, making it Australia’s hottest winter since records began in 1910.

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Heavy rain forecast for NSW and Queensland this weekend

Authorities told thousands of affected residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded roads. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasts between 200-300mm of rain in parts of NSW, and 100mm in parts of Queensland.

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Sydney braces for torrential downpour

What is a Black Nor’Easter? Sydney is bracing for torrential downpour, with a severe weather warning being issued for much of eastern NSW.

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Victoria’s difficult fire conditions spark evacuations

Catastrophic fire danger warnings are in place for the Wimmera district and total fire bans are in place across most of the state.

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Record rainfall leads to flooding in Victoria

Record rainfall has caused flooding in some parts of Victoria, with some residents under evacuation warnings.

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Tropical Cyclone Jasper expected to hit north Queensland

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and potential floods are expected to hit far north Queensland with the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Heatwave warnings issued across most of Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has issued heatwave warnings across parts of Australian states and territories except Tasmania.

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It’s official: the BoM has confirmed El Niño is underway

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has confirmed an El Niño weather event is officially underway.

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What the global heatwave means for Australia’s summer

The first week of this month was the hottest week on record according to the World Meteorological Organisation, but the Northern Hemisphere has continued to experience extreme weather conditions in the weeks since, across the U.S., Asia and Europe. In today’s deep dive we speak to climate scientist Associate Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick about what’s led to these conditions and whether Australia will experience a similar summer.

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The world has recorded its hottest week ever

Several days in the first week of July broke daily temperature records and July is now on track to be the hottest month on record.

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La Niña is officially over (again)

Australia’s third consecutive La Niña is officially over, according to The Bureau of Meteorology.

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