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La Niña back this summer? Not likely – and unofficial declarations are jumping the gun

It’s the height of summer and many Australians have already experienced heatwaves, heavy rains and even significant bushfires over the Christmas and New Year period. But could we be in for something different as summer draws to a close?

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Third town told to leave immediately as bushfire rages

Residents in the Grampians towns of Bornes Hill, Moyston and Pomonal have been told to leave immediately and seek shelter as a bushfire threat is imminent.

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Women rescued from floodwaters as deluge continues

The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.

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Australia’s latest brush with extreme heat shows just how good weather forecasting really is

As a dome of heat developed over north and central Australia last weekend, parts of the country braced themselves for their first taste of summer temperatures well in excess of 40°C. Some areas expected their hottest temperatures since the Black Summer of 2019–20.

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Rain to play a spoilsport in remaining two days of IND-AUS Brisbane Test

The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia has reported today that there are 90% chances of rain on the last two days of the Brisbane Test played between the Baggy Greens and India which is Tuesday and Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rail unions back fresh industrial action across Sydney train network in lead-up to New Year’s Eve – as it happened

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Flash flooding, rescues after major storms

A torrent of rain fell within an hour, turning roads into rivers, submerging cars and trapping drivers who tried to cross floodwaters during sudden storms.

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This summer will likely be wetter and warmer for most Australians, bureau forecast says

After this spring’s heat, humidity, rain and storms across Australia, you may be wondering what summer has in store.

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Mental health taking a hit as climate crisis worsens

Poor health outcomes are being attributed to extreme heat events, rapid rain bursts and worsening fire season as part of a growing climate crisis.

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Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east

Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’

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Motorists urged to stay home instead as storms build

A huge cold front sweeping Australia's southeast is bringing wild storms, giant hail and damaging winds as it meets a humid, unstable air mass.

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Wild weather to lash several states as systems collide

Wild weather is on the way for parts of Australia after a storm "like a freight train but worse" hit regional Victoria.

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Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through southern Australia. But what makes a thunderstorm ‘severe’?

Clusters of severe thunderstorms are expected to strike Australia’s southern regions over Thursday and Friday.

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Experts say it's 'unlikely' Hunter will see aurora australis for second night

People headed out to catch the light show on Friday morning.

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Sunny weather expected for most of east coast ahead of Sunday’s NRL grand final

Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures should reach high 20s in NSW and Queensland over the weekend, while Victoria can expect showers

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Australians sent into panic as authorities issue tsunami warning – then say it was just a test

Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) in Australia issues tsunami alert over an 8.2 magnitude earthquake off New Zealand before cancelling it moments later

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Multiple states on alert as damaging winds continue

There are severe weather warnings for damaging winds in multiple states, in addition to concerns about floods, falling trees and dangerous live power lines.

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40°C in August? A climate expert explains why Australia is ridiculously hot right now

It’s winter in Australia, but as you’ve probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. The top temperatures over large parts of the country this weekend were well above average for this time of year.

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I heard there’s an aurora coming. How do I check?

Few sights in the night sky are as awe-inspiring as aurora. The vibrant dancing lights – usually seen close to the planet’s poles – are produced by a wind of charged particles streaming from the Sun into Earth’s atmosphere. The resulting disturbances are called geomagnetic storms.

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Southern Australia is freezing. How can it be so cold in a warming climate?

People living in southern Australia won’t have failed to notice how cold it is. Frosty nights and chilly days have been the weather for many of us since the start of July.

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Multiple people rescued from flood waters as parts of NSW see month’s worth of rain in 12 hours

BoM issues severe weather warning for the Illawarra and far southern suburbs of Sydney

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Chaos as Sydney drenched with month of rain in 16 hours

Massive downpours are hitting large parts of NSW, leading to car rescues, expected dam spills and delayed and cancelled flights at Sydney Airport.

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A Heatwave Is Predicted For Jan 26, With Temps Predicted To Reach 36 Degrees In Parts Of Australia

For this year's January 26, the forecasters at Bureau of Meteorology predict hot and wet weather for much of the country, so if you are planning to get out and about, staying safe in the heat is absolutely a top priority.

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Queensland weather: BoM upgrades chance of tropical cyclone forming off coast to 55%

Tropical low over Coral Sea assessed by Bureau of Meteorology to have ‘high’ chance of developing from Sunday

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WA warned to prepare for heatwave conditions

A Bureau of Meteorology heatwave warning has been issued for much of Western Australia, with Perth forecast to reach a maximum of 39C on the weekend.

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