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Current Warnings
 

National Summary

A deep low pressure trough is drawing hot air into the southeast, whilst bringing a cool change and a few showers and storms to SA and VIC. A trough in the north is also triggering showers and storms across QLD, the NT and WA Kimberley, some severe in QLD.

State Weather

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National Synoptic

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Capital Cities

NOW MIN MAX
Sydney
 
22.5 19 33

Mostly sunny

Melbourne
 
24.5 14 23

Possible shower

Brisbane
 
27.0 22 32

Possible shower

Perth
 
21.4 13 29

Sunny

Adelaide
 
19.8 14 21

Clearing shower

Canberra
 
25.3 15 34

Possible shower

Hobart
 
21.3 13 22

Possible shower

Darwin
 
28.6 27 34

Possible thunderstorm

Weather News

Narrow storms cause flash flooding and damage on farms near Wondai in Queensland's South Burnett

19:15 EDT

A South Burnett landholder says a series of narrow storms flattened fences, uprooted trees and damaged infrastructure at the weekend.

Southern Queensland storm chasers reflect on 'bittersweet' storms

18:02 EDT

A regional photographer says weekend storms brought "awe inspiring" images, but his thoughts were with the farmers who experienced massive damage.

Fire and dust storms in South Australia

17:47 EDT

A cold front is directing a gusty change across South Australia, whipping up dust and pre-existing fires.

Extremes and Records

Extremes and Records
Current Extremes   Last 3 Days Extremes Extremes This Month
Fri 27/11 Sat 28/11 Sun 29/11

44.7°C

Fitzroy Crossing Ap, WA
Hottest

44.5°C

Julia Creek Ap, Qld

45.0°C

Winton Ap, Qld

45.6°C

Fitzroy Crossing Ap, WA

46.8°C

Roebourne Ap, WA

7.1°C

Mt Read, Tas
Coldest

-1.2°C

Mt Buller, Vic

3.2°C

Gluepot, SA

1.7°C

Westmere, Vic

-6.0°C

Mt Hotham Ap, Vic

NW 66km/h

Fawkner Beacon, Vic
Windiest

109km/h

Maatsuyker Is, Tas

85km/h

Tindal, NT

98km/h

Spitfire Channel Beacon, Qld
-

0.4mm last hr

Cape Grim, Tas
Wettest

72.0mm

Nightcliff, NT

79.0mm

Pillar Valley, NSW/ACT

65.4mm

Dorrigo, NSW/ACT

163.0mm

Castle Hill, NSW/ACT
Australia's Records for November
Max Min Rain
Highest 48.7°C at
Birdsville Police Station, Qld in 1990
Lowest -3.1°C at
Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT in 1967
Highest 35.0°C at
Cunnamulla, Qld in 1965
Lowest -20.6°C at
Mt Hotham, Vic in 1990
Highest 398.8mm at
Moreton, Qld in 1909
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