January the ninth wettest on record: BOM

January was one of the wettest months on record, with rainfall 47% above the Bureau of Meteorology's average.

Jane Bunn: Models are hinting at La Niña but that’s just one piece of the puzzle

There is a fair bit of talk about El Nino not delivering as expected, and the potential for La Niña this year. Here I walk you thr...

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Did the BOM get it wrong on the hot, dry summer?

What happened to the scorching El Niño summer we were bracing for? Why has the east coast of Australia been drenched while the nor...

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How 2023’s record heat worsened global droughts, floods and bushfires

2023 was a year of record-breaking heat, devastating storms and floods, deepening droughts and raging wildfires. These events show...

Jane Bunn: Models are hinting at La Niña but that’s just one piece of the puzzle

Seasonal forecasts — like suggestions a La Niña is on the way — are not designed for major business decisions. But it is good to be aware of what is driving weather.

Did the BOM get it wrong on the hot, dry summer?

Weather and climate forecasting cannot provide all the answers. The value of a particular forecast strongly depends on what decisions need to be made and what economic circumstances decisions are made in.

How 2023’s record heat worsened global droughts, floods and bushfires

The frequency and intensity of rainfall events and flooding are increasing. That means more and faster developing droughts that can cause crop failure and destructive wildfires within weeks or months.

Jane's Weather: The latest on Cyclone Kirrily

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is likely to form this week off the Queensland coast and cross the coast on Thursday around the Townsville area.

Jane's Weather: Turning quiet in the southeast, an active monsoon in the north, and next week’s potential cyclone

Once the rain clears the southeast, a period of settled weather follows. The monsoon has arrived in the north, and will continue to encourage a lot of wet weather there.

BOM pours cold water on talk of La Nina

Some private forecasters are starting to talk about a La Nina event this year, but the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says it’s too early to call.

Jane's Weather: More storms for eastern states as Jasper drenches far north

As Cyclone Jasper makes landfall north of Cairns (spreading rain across far northern Australia), there are troughs bringing showers and heavy storms to the eastern states.

Jane's Weather: The latest on Cyclone Jasper – track map and rain path

Tropical Cyclone Jasper is likely to be the first cyclone to cross the Australian coast with Queensland’s eastern coastline in its path.

What does El Niño do to the weather in your state?

Four separate climate drivers affect the weather over months and seasons, but they do not dictate the exact day-to-day weather we experience.

January the ninth wettest on record: BOM

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Jane Bunn: Models are hinting at La Niña but that’s just one piece of the puzzle

Did the BOM get it wrong on the hot, dry summer?

How 2023’s record heat worsened global droughts, floods and bushfires

Jane Bunn: Models are hinting at La Niña but that’s just one piece of the puzzle

Did the BOM get it wrong on the hot, dry summer?

How 2023’s record heat worsened global droughts, floods and bushfires

Jane's Weather: The latest on Cyclone Kirrily

Jane's Weather: Turning quiet in the southeast, an active monsoon in the north, and next week’s potential cyclone

BOM pours cold water on talk of La Nina

Jane's Weather: More storms for eastern states as Jasper drenches far north

Jane's Weather: The latest on Cyclone Jasper – track map and rain path

What does El Niño do to the weather in your state?

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