The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says there is now a high chance of a tropical cyclone brewing over the Coral Sea next week, signalling an early start to cyclone season. A tropical low is expected to form east of the…
If 110 Fires are Not Enough, Queensland Firefighters Could See More Heat, Dry Lightning and Potential Tropical Cyclone to add to State’s Problems
This report from ABC News says Sunday will be a day of vigilance for fire-ravaged parts of Queensland, amid the threat of blazes caused by lightning and the possibility of a tropical cyclone brewing in the northern Coral Sea. Severe…
Clean-up underway in Kurnell after ‘unprecedented’ storm delivers 213kph winds
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said the destructive winds hit around 10:30am (AEDT) on 16th December, and measured up to 213 kilometres per hour, while some areas were pelted with golf ball-sized hail stones. Authorities say it is very fortunate no-one…
El Niño in the tropical Pacific
In 2009, the El Nino brought the worst drought in four decades to India. It razed wheat fields in Australia and damaged crops across Asia. Food prices surged and fire danger increased. A closely watched forecast by Japan and Australia…