Weather | The Land

It appears that you are currently using Ad Blocking software. Please consider turning it off to support us.

Weather News

Sponsored by

MJO phenomenon drives heavy rain

MJO phenomenon drives heavy rain

Many parts of Australia can thank their above average January rainfall at least in part to a strong phase of the Madden Julian Oscillation.

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

The sky turned black in just minutes, readers say.

Not drought-breaking rain, but it's a start

Not drought-breaking rain, but it's a start

After such an extended period of severe drought, forecasters tend to "clutch at straws" and look for any signs - no matter how insignificant - that there could be rain around.

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

There remain no clear indicators either way for 2020, but the positive signs are the negative rainfall indicators all appear to be fading at this stage.

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

Orange monster: Check out all the photos from Sunday's mammoth dust storm

The sky turned black in just minutes, readers say.

Weather pattern shifts in favour of rainfall

Weather pattern shifts in favour of rainfall

Widespread totals of 20 to 40 millimetres are likely across the eastern half of NSW between now and the middle of next week

Why you're reading forecasts wrong

Why you're reading forecasts wrong

Reading forecasts isn't what it seems.

Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports a fire fighting plane has crashed in that state's Monaro region

Fire threat returns, with stormy days ahead

Fire threat returns, with stormy days ahead

Some storms next week may be severe.

Why you're reading forecasts wrong

Why you're reading forecasts wrong

Reading forecasts isn't what it seems.

Change in the weather just around the corner

Change in the weather just around the corner

The first activity on the face of the sun in recent weeks suggests a new climate cycle is brewing

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

Climate indicators sending mixed messages | The Outlook

There remain no clear indicators either way for 2020, but the positive signs are the negative rainfall indicators all appear to be fading at this stage.

Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

Fire fighting plane believed to have crashed

The NSW Rural Fire Service is investigating reports a fire fighting plane has crashed in that state's Monaro region

Not drought-breaking rain, but it's a start

Not drought-breaking rain, but it's a start

After such an extended period of severe drought, forecasters tend to "clutch at straws" and look for any signs - no matter how insignificant - that there could be rain around.

Fire threat returns, with stormy days ahead

Fire threat returns, with stormy days ahead

Some storms next week may be severe.

Change in the weather just around the corner

Change in the weather just around the corner

The first activity on the face of the sun in recent weeks suggests a new climate cycle is brewing

Change in patterns gives hope for rain relief | The Outlook

Change in patterns gives hope for rain relief | The Outlook

Over in the east of the continent, any rainfall potential is likely to be modest and patchy

Change in patterns gives hope for rain relief | The Outlook

Hot, windy weather lifts fire danger, again | Weather In Focus

Farmers share horror 2019 rain totals

Indian Ocean Dipole may start to dissipate

Resources

Sponsored by

WEATHER, CLIMATE RISKS: Resources on managing risks and using climate information in agricultural management.

WEATHER, CLIMATE RISKS: Resources on managing risks and using climate information in agricultural management.

SATELLITE LINK: Click here to see the Australian weather satellite map from Weatherzone.

SATELLITE LINK: Click here to see the Australian weather satellite map from Weatherzone.

RADAR LINK: Click here to see Australian weather radar images from Weatherzone.

RADAR LINK: Click here to see Australian weather radar images from Weatherzone.

WEEKLY RAINFALL UPDATE: BoM analysis of rainfall recorded across Australia in the past week.

WEEKLY RAINFALL UPDATE: BoM analysis of rainfall recorded across Australia in the past week.

Your Local Weather

Sponsored by

NSW: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

NEW SOUTH WALES: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

WA: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

VIC:Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

VICTORIA: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

QUEENSLAND: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

QUEENSLAND: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

NORTHERN TERRITORY: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

NORTHERN TERRITORY: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

TASMANIA:Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

TASMANIA: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

NATIONAL: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.

NATIONAL: Forecasts, warning and extremes + links to current observations from FarmOnline weather.