This graph proves winter is going to be brutal for Qld
An extreme Antarctic weather system is set to impact Queensland with a significant influencer of climate just recording one of its strongest levels on record.
An extreme Antarctic weather system is set to impact Queensland with a significant influencer of climate just recording one of its strongest levels on record.
It might be back to blue skies for South East Queensland, but the region is facing a drop in the mercury to end the week.
South East Queensland has been hit with significant rainfall overnight, with some places recording up to 155mm, leading to flash flooding that has closed roads and led to three dogs being swept away, with one unaccounted for.
Queensland may be facing a winter of “blockbuster” weather extremes with warnings a “super El Nino” could form within the next 90 days.
Southeast Queensland has been pummelled by wild storms on election day, with trees and powerlines down and massive hail recorded across the region. SEE ALL THE READER PICTURES.
Thousands were without power and a home caught fire as destructive storms delivered 100,000 lightning strikes across southeast Queensland yesterday. Storms are still possible today, with the threat of supercell storms to build into the weekend.
A house has caught fire after being struck by lightning, and thousands of properties have been blacked out as storms sweep the southeast for a second consecutive day. WATCH THE VIDEO
Brisbane and parts of southeast Queensland have been smashed by a torrential downpour, causing flash flooding and chaos on the roads. Warnings have now been cancelled but there’s a chance of more severe storms on Wednesday.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of north Queensland. It comes after predictions of very dangerous storms in southeast Queensland tomorrow. SEE THE LATEST FORECASTS
Brisbane’s wet and muggy weather could be a deciding factor in the Grand Final on Saturday, according to Australia’s peak weather authority.
A prepare to leave notice has been issued by firefighters for residents in parts of the Scenic Rim region, with the possibility a large bushfire in the area could worsen.
Queensland beaches were flooded as sunseekers sought to make the most of the long weekend. And the conditions look set to continue.
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