80 per cent of Australia to be soaked
Get the umbrella and gumboots out, a rain front will sweep across the continent this week, drenching Aussies from Perth to Sydney.
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Horror forecast no Aussie wants to read
With weeks of wet weather finally over for the east coast, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued an official warning – and it’s not looking good.
How to spot incredible sky tonight
Not all hope is lost for the stargazers who missed out on seeing the spectacular display of the aurora australis the first time around.
‘Washed away’: Sinkhole forms on Sydney road
Dover Heights residents were left surprised on Saturday night when a sinkhole engulfed a construction site.
State braces for more wild weather
Residents across much of NSW are set to be battered by heavy rain, with more than 200mm expected in some parts of the state this weekend.
10 days of rain to smash major city
The wild weather is set to continue for millions of residents on the east coast, as heavy showers show no sign of letting up.
Weekend washout for millions of Aussies
Millions of people are set to shiver through a wild and wet weekend as storms build across the country’s southeast.
Millions set to be smashed by ‘washout’
An unusual occurrence with Australia’s weather patterns is bringing grim conditions and it could last for far longer than expected.
Large hail, severe storms to batter state
Queenslanders should prepare themselves for more wet weather with heavy rainfall and large hail predicted to hit parts of the state.
Summer of El Nino declared over
Aussies can breathe a sigh of relief as the Bureau of Meteorology declares El Nino has officially ended. Here’s why.
‘Beer can depth’ of snow falls early
Winter has come early this year, with ski resorts in NSW and Victoria recording their first drop of snow in April.
‘Risk’: Three states on cyclone watch
As one tropical cyclone is expected to weaken, another two systems could turn into possible cyclones, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.
‘Danger out there’: Warning for Sydney
The rain may have eased by Sydneysiders have been told to stay on high alert as the threat of flooding remains.
‘Evacuate now’: Warning as major dam spills
A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney’s water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.
Man’s lucky rescue from floodwaters
The moment a man was rescued from a submerged excavator after becoming stranded in floodwaters from a massive rain deluge has been captured on camera.
‘Life threatening’ weather to hit millions
Forecasters are warning Friday could be a very dangerous weather day as a black nor’easter descends with particular fears for Sydney.
‘Black nor’easter’: Dangerous 200mm deluge
Two colliding weather systems could join forces to create a rare and dangerous ‘black nor’easter’ bringing hundreds of millimetres of rain to millions.
Rain to sweep across Australia this Easter
While some parts of the country can expect a warm and sunny Easter weekend, wet and stormy weather is expected to hit other areas.
State battered by cyclone rain dump
Lingering effects of a tropical cyclone are dousing huge chunks of Australia in rain, causing issues on the roads ahead of the Easter long weekend.
‘One-in-100-year event’: Dire weather warning
Residents have been warned that dangerous and potentially record flooding could occur in the wake of a tropical cyclone.
Pack ‘a punch’: Hectic weather set to hit
A fierce cold front is sweeping through Australia’s south east with the possibility of a southerly buster barging its way through Sydney today.
Major update in search for missing family
Seven people, including four children and three elderly people, have been found after they went missing on Sunday in the flooded outback.
‘Serious concerns’ for missing family
Police are desperately searching for a family, including four children and three elderly people, who are missing in floodwaters in the outback.
Millions at risk as extreme heat hits
Millions of people are expected to swelter through 40 degree temperatures, as authorities warn of high fire danger in some communities.
Details emerge after shock Sydney quake
Details have begun to emerge after a rare 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, amid concerns for damage to Warragamba Dam.
City’s wild 2am temperature during heatwave
The long weekend is set to be oppressive with a punishing heatwave engulfing millions and temperatures shooting into the forties.
States brace for ‘severe intensity heatwave’
Parts of Australia looking forward to a long weekend should also be planning for an extreme heatwave and increased fire risk.
Grim warning as heat to linger for months
The summer heat is here to stay, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest long range forecast.
Aussie state cracks grim heat record
One Australian state has recorded its hottest summer ever, with temperatures hitting nearly 50 degrees in one area.
City cracks grim historic temp record
One Aussie city has cracked a grim temperature record not seen in years, amid warnings large parts of the country could expect less rainfall and scorching temperatures for months to come.
Millions to swelter in ‘severe heat’
Millions of Aussies are set for a scorcher on the last day of summer with super high temps on the cards amid a severe heat warning.
‘Catastrophising’: BOM boss lashes out
The head of the Bureau of Meteorology has taken a swipe at the media while defending his agency’s performance over a devastating summer.
‘Catastrophic’: Warning ahead of scorcher
Communities in Victoria’s west have been warned to evacuate their properties ahead of dangerous bushfire conditions on Wednesday.
‘Not safe to return: Blaze destroys six homes
More than 500 firefighters are continuing to battle an out of control bushfire in Victoria’s west that has destroyed six homes.
Cyclone, thunderstorms set to smash Aussies
Aussies are being warned to batten down the hatches as a cyclone pummels one part of Australia, while severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall lash another.
Warning Tropical Cyclone could hit coast
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln remains in waters off Australia’s coast and could redevelop overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology has warned.
Brutal blow to Swift’s first Sydney show
With hot temperatures across the country, those attending Accor Stadium will likely have to deal with heavy rain and storms while trying to beat the heat.
Soaring temperatures hit Aussie cities
Large parts of the country are gearing up for sweltering temperatures this weekend following dangerous bushfire conditions in one state.
Cyclone returns to sweep through coast
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is expected to re-intensify, prompting a warning from the Bureau of Meteorology, while other parts of Australia are facing fire conditions.
‘How I feel at Christmas’: Snake’s massive feed stuns social media
An incredible photo of a python post-feed has gone viral, with many questioning what it must have consumed.
Blaze dangerously close to theme park
A bushfire has caused chaos after getting close to two popular attractions as temperatures climbed in one city.
Commuter chaos as wild storms halt trains
Officials are advising the public to delay their trip due to the heavy weather, as a major train line is shut down.
15,000 homes still without power after storm
Thousands of residents and businesses in one state have been left without power, with fears some could remain unconnected until late next week.
‘Extreme’ weather to hit over weekend
Millions of Australians are being urged to brace for wild weather over the weekend as the country is lashed by a heatwave and a cyclone.
Floods turn deadly as storm batters state
A woman has been found dead in floodwaters as urgent warnings are issued for drivers in two states.
Complete list of Brisbane road closures
As heavy rain persists, roads across Brisbane and South East Queensland face closures due to flooding, causing travel disruptions.
Grim warning for autumn’s weather
The outlook for Australia’s weather over the next three months is in and it wont be happy reading for many.
Thousands still in darkness after wild storms
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses remain without power after severe storms and devastating bushfires hit one state.
New warning as cyclone risk grows
Forecasters have said there is now an increased chance that a cyclone bringing as much as 200mm of rain could strike Australia.
State on alert as third cyclone could form
Thousands of people are on alert for the third time as a tropical low intensifies with a chance it could become a cyclone.
Storms lash city’s outskirts
Nearly 2000 residents are being impacted by storms that have hit the outer suburbs of Sydney.
Heat and floods spell countrywide danger
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning Australians of hazardous weather conditions during the week.
Man saved from U-Haul trapped in flood
Heavy rainfall has caused dangerous flooding across the territory, trapping people in deadly spots on the road.
Heatwave hits two states as mercury soars
Residents in multiple cities are sweating through scorching conditions as heatwave warnings are issued.
‘Not good’: Tradie captures insane weather pic
A FIFO worker has captured the moment a menacing sandstorm enveloped an outback work site as more weather chaos is forecast.
State hit by ‘life threatening’ flooding
Queenslanders still being slammed by ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily have been warned of the chance of a third system hitting the state this summer.
Brutal outlook for weekend weather
Millions of Aussies could swelter under punishing temperatures in the high thirties this weekend as weather systems clash.
‘Life-threatening’: 300mm to hit one state
Three states are in the firing line and some towns are set to be isolated by flooding as a persistent storm rages — with yet another on the way.
City swelters through second heatwave
One capital city is enduring its second severe heatwave for the year, with the mercury soaring above 45C in multiple locations.
Terrifying scenes, Aussies flee for their lives
Torrential rains have brought more flash-flooding across southeast Queensland, forcing some residents to swim for their lives.
Major city to see hottest day in almost a year
The coming days will see temperatures almost top out at 40C in multiple capital cities but one will see its toastiest day for almost a year.
‘Insane’: Busy shopping mall underwater
Experts have urged people to “find higher ground” after a popular shopping centre in southeast Queensland goes underwater.
Superstorm warning for Aussie state
Parts of Queensland have been warned to bunker down as ex-cyclone Kirrily feeds fresh thunderstorms, sparking ‘significant risk’ for residents.
Extreme heat blast for Australia Day
An extreme heatwave could see temperatures soar into the forties for millions on an uncomfortable Australia Day.
50k without power as city hit by cyclone
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast near one of the state’s major cities, bringing damaging winds and massive power outages.
‘Forget it’: Townsville put on notice
A Queensland town has been ordered into lockdown as residents brace for a wild storm that’s set to bring heavy rainfall and 170km/h winds.
120 schools closed, cyclone to hit in hours
Cyclone Kirrily could hit Townsville within just hours with warnings of 140km/h wind gusts and rain totals of 200mm.
Brutal Australia Day forecast gets worse
A heatwave will grip huge parts of the country this Australia Day weekend, and is set to bring some of the hottest days in Aussie history.
Fears of 1m drenching as cyclone confirmed
Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has been officially declared as a Category One storm, with fears it could dump a metre of rain this Australia Day.
Heat, storms set to batter Aus Day
Storms, heatwave conditions and cyclones – Aussies across the country’s capital cities will be experiencing it all this Australia Day as the national outlook is revealed.
Horror map shows how Australia is set to fry
A terrifying has revealed the extent of the heatwave about to grip Australia’s most populous state.
BBQs could be off: Grim Aus Day forecast
A cyclone is set to hit while drenching rains and record challenging – or even breaking heat – are all on the cards for a mess of an Australia Day.
Fears of 120km/h winds from cyclone hell
One Aussie state is bracing for the worst amid fears of 120km/h wind gusts and intense rainfall after battling scorching heatwave temperatures.
‘Quickly intensify’: Cyclone heads for coast
A category 3 cyclone is set to hit part of the country this week, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting a severe impact.
Chance of new cyclone’s landfall revealed
One Aussie state is facing a dual front of heatwaves and storms from a tropical low which could form into a tropical cyclone in days, as models reveal its chances of making landfall.
‘Life threatening’: Dire weather warning
Multiple states could scorch getting well into the forties this weekend – even 50c – but elsewhere torrential rain may bring “life threatening” conditions.
Iran and Pakistan fire missiles at each other
The United Nations and United States have expressed alarm and called for calm after Iran and Pakistan traded air strikes.
‘Extreme’ heat to push highs past 50C
Aussies are bracing for unusually high temperatures that could exceed 50C, made extra sweaty by record-breaking humidity.
‘Intense, severe’ weather set to smash east
Up to 120mm of rain could fall in just hours in parts of eastern and southern Australia as an intense low pressure system makes its presence felt.
‘100mm a day’: Danger as monsoon hits Qld
Another tropical low forming off the north Queensland coast could enhance an already unforgiving monsoon trough that has dumped accumulated falls of up to 300mm.
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