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Eastern Australia swelters under widespread heatwave conditions
10/01/2017 - National
Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are forecast to continue for eastern Australia for several days, with widespread temperatures in the low to mid-40s.
Forecast temperatures are well above average for southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, and have triggered Severe to Extreme Heatwave conditions on the Bureau's Heatwave Forecast.
Hot conditions will extend from inland Queensland into the southeast of the state later in the week, with high... read more...
2016 a year of extreme weather events
05/01/2017 - National
It was a year of extreme weather events, wetter than average overall, and the fourth-warmest on record for Australia, according to the Bureau of Meteorology’s Annual Climate Statement 2016 released today.
Assistant Director Climate Information Services, Neil Plummer, said 2016 was an eventful year with significant climate drivers affecting the country’s weather.
“The year started off very warm and dry, with... read more...
Severe Weather Update: tropical lows affecting northern Australia, 21 December 2016
21/12/2016 - National
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read more...Severe Weather Update: two tropical lows off northern Australia, 20 December 2016
20/12/2016 - National
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For the latest weather and warnings information visit www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings, and follow advice from emergency services.
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