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Bureau of Meteorology climate outlooks for July to September 2017
29/06/2017 - National
The Bureau of Meteorology's monthly and seasonal climate outlooks for July to September 2017 are now available.
In the months ahead:
- Below average rainfall is likely in parts of the southeast and southwest of the country.
- Warmer-than-average days and nights are likely for much of Australia.
- Climate influences include higher-than-average pressure over southern Australia.
El Nino WATCH cancelled; ENSO neutral likely for 2017
20/06/2017 - National
The Bureau's ENSO Outlook has been downgraded from El Niño WATCH to INACTIVE.
This follows a reversal of the early autumn warming in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, and an easing of climate model outlooks. The tropical Pacific Ocean is likely to remain neutral with respect to the El Niño–Southern Oscillation in 2017.
In the atmosphere, the trade winds and Southern Oscillation... read more...
Adelaide's weather observations historical return to West Terrace, or 'ngayirdapira'
14/06/2017 - National
The new Automatic Weather Station in the Park Lands at West Terrace marks Adelaide's weather observations returning to its historical home, enabling the Bureau of Meteorology to recommence climate records dating back more than 160 years.
"Pioneering meteorologist, Sir Charles Todd, started recording weather observations at this site in 1855," said the Bureau's State Manager, John Nairn.
"Globally, records of this length and quality are extremely rare and are... read more...
Longreach weather radar to provide coverage around the clock
09/06/2017 - QLD
The Bureau of Meteorology has completed the installation of an automatic wind profiler at Longreach Airport, providing real-time wind measurements of the upper atmosphere in the region for use by pilots and forecasters.
Acting Queensland Regional Director Richard Wardle said this now removes the requirement for wind observations by the weather radar, allowing continuous monitoring of rain and thunderstorms.
Prior to the installation of the wind... read more...
