Australian Weather
National Summary
A trough in WA is generating patchy rain and storms over inland and southern parts. A front is sending brisk winds, showers, small hail and highland snow across TAS, VIC and southern NSW and showers across southern SA and central NSW. A high is keeping elsewhere generally dry.
Weather News
South Asia floods: Estimated 40 million across India, Bangladesh, Nepal affected
15:53 EST
An estimated 40 million people in South Asia are struggling to rebuild their lives after massive floods devastated the region nearly a month ago.
Fresh spring dump of snow closes roads and schools across Tasmania
15:52 EST
Continued snowfall in Tasmania has forced the closure of a number of schools and roads across the state.
Hurricane Irma: Florida sheriff warns sex offenders not welcome at storm shelters
14:52 EST
More than half a million people may have been ordered to evacuate Florida as Hurricane Irma nears, but one county sheriff will leave sex offenders and people with warrants to weather the storm.
Extremes and Records
Current Extremes | Last 3 Days Extremes | Extremes This Month | |||
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Tue 05/09 | Wed 06/09 | Thu 07/09 | |||
36.9°C Derby Ap, WA |
Hottest |
38.7°C Derby Ap, WA |
38.4°C Fitzroy Crossing Ap, WA |
37.9°C Middle Point, NT |
38.7°C Derby Ap, WA |
-4.7°C Mt Hotham, Vic |
Coldest |
-7.3°C Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
-5.7°C Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
-6.2°C Thredbo Village, NSW/ACT |
-9.5°C Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT |
SW 90km/h Wilsons Promontory, Vic |
Windiest |
129km/h Hogan Island, Vic |
103km/h Hogan Island, Vic |
125km/h Cape Grim, Tas |
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0.8mm last hr Sale Ap, Vic |
Wettest |
40.6mm Yanakie, Vic |
47.4mm Tim Shea, Tas |
28.2mm Lake St Clair, Tas |
28.0mm Lake St Clair, Tas |
Australia's Records for September | |||
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Max | Min | Rain | |
Highest 43.1°C at West Roebuck, WA in 2003 Lowest -6.2°C at Mt Buller, Vic in 1995 |
Highest 30.0°C at Warmun, WA in 2016 Lowest -16.7°C at Charlotte Pass, NSW/ACT in 1970 |
Highest 370.3mm at Burdekin, Qld in 1890 |