Australian Weather
National Summary
A broad region of low pressure is producing showers and storms across northern Australia. A low off the QLD coast is causing rain, gusty winds and hazardous surf conditions. A trough is moving into NSW, bringing warmer conditions. Hot air extends to the Pilbara coast.
State Weather
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National Synoptic
Weather News
Queensland weather: More rain on the way for flooded communities in state's north
07:55 EDT
Ingham has been cut off for the second time in a month as floodwaters continue to rise in north Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasting rainfall of up to 1 metre in parts of the town over the Easter break.
How Willis Island weather observers survive life working at the remote outpost off Queensland
07:08 EDT
There is a crisis of sorts unfolding on a small island in the Coral Sea.
BOM weather warning: Major flood forecast for Ingham as clean-up begins in Cairns
22:30 EDT
The town of Ingham in north Queensland is facing its second flood in three weeks, as the severe weather event in Cairns moves down the coast.
Extremes and Records
| Current Extremes | Last 3 Days Extremes | Extremes This Month | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 26/03 | Tue 27/03 | Wed 28/03 | |||
|
30.8°C Rowley Shoals, WA |
Hottest |
43.6°C Roebourne Ap, WA |
44.0°C Roebourne Ap, WA |
46.0°C Roebourne Ap, WA |
46.0°C Roebourne Ap, WA |
|
3.9°C Eyre, WA |
Coldest |
-3.3°C Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
-41.0°C West Wyalong Ap, NSW/ACT |
2.0°C Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT |
-41.0°C West Wyalong Ap, NSW/ACT |
|
59km/h Cato Is, Qld |
Windiest |
133km/h Hogan Island, Vic |
88km/h Cato Is, Qld |
94km/h Double Is Pt, Qld |
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1.8mm last hr Beerburrum, Qld |
Wettest |
240.2mm South Johnstone, Qld |
75.0mm Ingham, Qld |
10.0mm Mt Read, Tas |
10.0mm Mt Read, Tas |
| Australia's Records for March | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Min | Rain | |
| Highest 47.8°C at Roebourne, WA in 1998 Lowest -0.9°C at Mt Wellington, Tas in 1995 |
Highest 35.0°C at Pardoo, WA in 2016 Lowest -7.2°C at Kiandra Chalet, NSW/ACT in 1964 |
Highest 572.4mm at Yeppoon, Qld in 1990 |
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