Australia Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies
The sea surface temperature anomaly (SSTA) is the difference between the observed SST and the climatological SST. These anomalies are calculated on a weekly basis.
Positive SSTAs are usually correlated with increased regions of convection (cloudiness and rainfall) while negative SSTAs are usually correlated to reduced convection.
SSTAs can be used as an indicator of the phase of global climate fluctuations, such as the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
The data displayed in this map is the weekly average, centred on the date shown.
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At Darwin Ap
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Weather News
NSW South Coast residents warned flash flooding will get worse as wild weather continues
12:54 EST
Residents on the New South Wales South Coast hit by flash flooding have been warned conditions will get worse today.
Heavy rain soaks southeast NSW
12:17 EST
A low pressure trough over the New South Wales coast has delivered torrential rain to parts of the Illawarra and South Coast on Saturday, with more on the way.
