Australian Weather
National Summary
A high is directing mild winds with a few showers over the northern NSW and QLD coasts, whilst keeping VIC, TAS and the rest of NSW sunny and dry. Troughs over NT and SA are triggering some showers and storms, whilst light northerly-component winds are bringing a hot day
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Weather News
Tips to keep your pets safe and cool this summer
16:26 EDT
You know to slip, slop, slap and cover up to protect yourself from sunburn in summer, but what about your pets? Does your dog need sunblock? Can cats get sunburnt? North Hobart Veterinary Hospital vet Jennifer Cormack said if you need sun protection, your pet probably does too.
Blocking high, sunny sky
16:15 EDT
Whilst half of the nation is currently experiencing some pretty stormy conditions the other half is enjoying pleasant temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
More Thunder Down Under
12:47 EDT
Severe weather season is definitely in full swing as every state proves likely to see a thunderstorm fire up in the next week.
Extremes and Records
| Current Extremes | Last 3 Days Extremes | Extremes This Month | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 08/11 | Thu 09/11 | Fri 10/11 | |||
|
40.1°C Derby Ap, WA |
Hottest |
41.6°C Julia Creek Ap, Qld |
41.0°C Daly Waters, NT |
42.0°C Wyndham Ap, WA |
43.8°C Nyang, WA |
|
7.7°C Mt Ginini, NSW/ACT |
Coldest |
-1.7°C Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT |
0.3°C Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT |
2.0°C Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT |
-6.5°C Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
|
SE 48km/h Bougainville Reef, Qld |
Windiest |
79km/h Cape Moreton, Qld |
100km/h Warburton, WA |
87km/h Bradshaw, NT |
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1.0mm last hr Cocos Island Ap, WA |
Wettest |
111.2mm St Lawrence, Qld |
86.0mm Mt Sophia, Qld |
68.0mm Bradshaw, NT |
68.0mm Bradshaw, NT |
| 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 38.0°C at Balgo Hills, WA in 2015 Lowest -20.6°C at Mt Hotham, Vic in 1990 |
Highest 400.0mm at Orange, NSW/ACT in 2016 |
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