A dynamic storm outbreak is unfolding this Wednesday afternoon and evening in South East #Queensland and the northeastern corner of #NSW, with severe #thunderstorm warnings issued for both areas. ⚠️
https://t.co/X4A1lLE4R3
More than one million #lightning pulses were detected in the 24 hours to 7am AWST on Wednesday, November 11, within 800 kilometres of Carnegie – a cattle station in #WesternAustralia's arid interior.
📷 This image shows the lightning strikes at 11pm AEDT on Tuesday, November 10, over parts of interior WA, NT and SA.
Full story ➡️ https://t.co/PJCGDv4B9W
Last month was the warmest October on record globally and the third consecutive month to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. 🌡️ One of the drivers of this abnormal warmth was a strengthening #ElNiño causing exceptionally high temperature anomalies in the tropical #PacificOcean. #Climate
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Parts northern Australia is enduring an extended period of #heatwave conditions, with maximum and minimum temperatures well above average for this time of year. 🌡️
ℹ️ Here's a quick overview of how hot it has been, how long the heatwave will last, and the causes of the unusually warm conditions.
https://t.co/o0otaCviIm
Showers and #storms will develop across a large portion of Australia this week, including in relatively dry parts of the interior. ☔️⚡️
https://t.co/y5THnIhWQ4
Temperatures plunged below zero on Monday morning in #Victoria, #NSW, #Tasmania and the ACT after an unseasonably cold November weekend that saw widespread chilly conditions, frosty mornings, and even #snowfalls in elevated areas. ❄️
https://t.co/VR3xqcHsTt
A burst of cold, wet and windy weather will spread across parts of #Victoria, #Tasmania, #NSW and the ACT this weekend, with snow ❄️ likely to fall in three states as large waves batter the NSW coast. 🌊
https://t.co/d5JKXVIEv0
Australia has recorded a temperature difference of almost 50°C within half a day, as the northwest and southeast of the country experience vastly contrasting weather conditions. 🌡️
https://t.co/biVnei6kvg
A maximum #temperature around 36°C is likely in #Brisbane this Thursday, which will be close to the hottest day of 2026 to date. 🌡️
ℹ️ The previous high mark for 2026 to date was 37.1°C on January 26.
https://t.co/n5y2gZa2kN
Rain, hail, gusty winds, and snow in elevated areas are all part of the mix as two distinct cold fronts cross the southeast in a weather pattern more reminiscent of midwinter than late spring. ☔️🌬️❄️
https://t.co/niiiQBm1rm
An extreme #heatwave is baking parts of northern Australia this week, with the WA town of #FitzroyCrossing registering the country’s first 45°C so far this spring. 🥵
https://t.co/eOXEhfFl4Q
#Australia just recorded its 9th-wettest October since national rainfall observations started in 1900, with above-average rainfall in all states and territories except Tasmania. So why did this happen during the current strong phase of #ElNiño?
https://t.co/U6BXi0Q4ZG
#Thunderstorms are already widespread across parts of #Queensland and #NSW. This video shows the Weatherzone app's radar featuring rain, lightning heatmap, and areas in red with official weather warnings.
⚠️ Be sure to check warnings in your area throughout the afternoon and evening: https://t.co/vLWnhZqgQM
🚨 For emergency help in severe weather, including flooding and thunderstorms, ring the SES on 132 500.
In life-threatening emergencies, immediately call 000 (triple zero).
Tuesday will see widespread #thunderstorm activity over parts of #Queensland, #NSW, the ACT and #Victoria ⚡️ with parts of Qld and NSW likely to be impacted by severe thunderstorms, potentially bringing destructive winds, giant #hail and flash #flooding. ⚠️
https://t.co/TnJfc8Rc8Y
Australia’s six-month tropical cyclone season is now officially underway and while this season is predicted to be quieter than usual for the Australia region, severe tropical cyclones and coastal crossings are still possible.
https://t.co/ZSF1k8e2ca
#Melbourne's weather on #MelbourneCup Day on Tuesday will be much better suited to outdoor activities than it will be this Monday, which looms as wet and potentially stormy in the Victorian capital.
https://t.co/lT5Dv4UTUD
October 2026 was #Hobart's warmest October in 144 years of records, with both daytime and overnight temperatures reaching record highs. 🌡️
https://t.co/GZ9EHtDBJJ
#Rain and storms will affect broad areas of Queensland, NSW, the ACT, Victoria, and Tasmania this weekend, with severe #thunderstorms possible in several states. ☔️⚡️
https://t.co/fOsE5pzCDs
Planning on trick or treating in your neighbourhood for #Halloween this Saturday, October 31? 👻🎃 Here's your afternoon and evening weather forecast for the Australian capital cities.
https://t.co/fUHk10ZNp7