VIC deluge spreading to NSW & QLD… but is it the autumn break?

Parts of Victoria and Tasmania received 50 to 100 mm this week, and the deluge is spreading to central and eastern NSW and into southern QLD. Handy rain, especially in the southeast which has been incredibly dry since late January thanks to El Nino… but is it the autumn break?

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All the signs that we’re heading into La Niña

As we head into the autumn break we look at the Pacific and Indian Oceans to see what sources of moisture we’ll have at our dispos...

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Queensland set for a soaking, potentially spreading to NSW

After a very long stretch of wet weather drenching the west, the focus is shifting to Queensland, and potentially NSW.

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The BoM’s rain outlook tells a vastly different story about next week: Can it be trusted?

Over the next week and a half we’re likely to be stuck in a persistent pattern where the rain falls over the west and far north of...

All the signs that we’re heading into La Niña

Jane Bunn says the Pacific is looking good, most likely to transition into sending moisture our way. However, the Indian Ocean is a mixed bag, limiting our moisture in autumn and winter, then potentially shifting gears in spring.

Queensland set for a soaking, potentially spreading to NSW

Stay ahead of the weather with Jane's Weather insights on potential heavy rain in Queensland with possible spreading to NSW. Get the latest forecasts and updates on rainfall patterns and climate drivers.

The BoM’s rain outlook tells a vastly different story about next week: Can it be trusted?

According to every one of the different weather models, rain is unlikely in the east next week. But an alternative forecast from the BOM tells a very different story. What gives?

Jane Bunn: Tropical rain may visit southern Australia

The trough responsible for damaging storms is now likely to stall over a large part of the east. Expect day after day of thunderstorms brewing around the trough line.

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.

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: 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.

VIC deluge spreading to NSW & QLD… but is it the autumn break?

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All the signs that we’re heading into La Niña

Queensland set for a soaking, potentially spreading to NSW

The BoM’s rain outlook tells a vastly different story about next week: Can it be trusted?

All the signs that we’re heading into La Niña

Queensland set for a soaking, potentially spreading to NSW

The BoM’s rain outlook tells a vastly different story about next week: Can it be trusted?

Jane Bunn: Tropical rain may visit southern Australia

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

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

Jane's Weather: The latest on Cyclone Kirrily

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

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