Parts of outback Australia have received well over a year's worth of rainfall during the last few weeks, thanks to a series of tropical lows over northern and central areas.
Bushfires across VIC on Friday, as the state endures catastrophic fire weather. The effect of the incoming westerly wind change can be seen on the Big Desert fire in the north west - a narrow fire front suddenly becoming a broad one.
A #fire burning near #Walpeup has created its own thunderstorm today, as seen via satellite imagery. This #pyrocumulonimbus cloud is now causing #lightning near Hopetoun. ⚡️ These fire-induced thunderstorms are dangerous because their lightning can ignite new fires.
⚠️ A Watch and Act is in place for this fire. Get the latest details at https://t.co/9y80QCT6kn
"This did this to a paint tin. Glad it wasn't my noggin."
📷😱 Thanks to Ryan Connolly [IG: ryan_conno] for sharing these photos from the #hailstorm in #Cornubia, Qld, on Sunday, Nov 23, 2025.
A strong southerly change is surging up the east coast, with #Brisbane's maximum temperatures set to plummet from the high 30s to the low 20s from Monday to Tuesday. 🌡️ https://t.co/7lzPPGWoGH
🎥 Cold southerly change crossing eastern NSW on Monday, October 27, 2025.