Australia Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies
The sea surface temperature anomaly (SSTA) is the difference between the observed SST and the climatological SST. These anomalies are calculated on a weekly basis.
Positive SSTAs are usually correlated with increased regions of convection (cloudiness and rainfall) while negative SSTAs are usually correlated to reduced convection.
SSTAs can be used as an indicator of the phase of global climate fluctuations, such as the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
The data displayed in this map is the weekly average, centred on the date shown.
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At Darwin Ap
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Weather News
SA weather: Port Wakefield under threat as river at Gawler peaks, SES says
07:30 EST
The South Australian town of Port Wakefield is the next focus for emergency services as flood peaks continue to move through the river systems after days of wild weather.
NSW severe weather warning issued, damaging winds set to lash state's north
23:58 EST
Parts of New South Wales have been warned to prepare for wild weather overnight as a low-pressure system from Tasmania gets set to batter northern parts of the state.
Tasmania weather: Helicopter rescues family trapped in floodwaters at Huonville
22:54 EST
Three adults and two young children have been rescued by helicopter after becoming trapped in floodwaters in Huonville, south-east of Tasmania.
