Australian Weather
National Summary
A trough and cold front are generating blustery winds, rain and storms in TAS, VIC and NSW. Rain and storms are falling on the snow on the highest peaks. A weak high pressure ridge is causing brisk winds and showers to temporarily ease in SA and southern WA.
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Weather News
Sydney's strange season
14:15 EST
Not so surprising, Sydney's winter has been both significantly drier and warmer than normal but more strangely, the warmest days were in July and in a big way.
Drought policy reform should focus on preparing for drier climate, farmers say
14:05 EST
The agriculture sector is calling for an overhaul of drought policy that factors in a changing climate and ways to help farmers plan for and manage future dry periods.
Fears vital Tasmanian weather knowledge will be lost under forecasting changes
13:38 EST
There are fears plans to move local weather forecasting to Melbourne and Brisbane will result in a "sausage factory" delivering Tasmanian weather from the mainland.
Extremes and Records
| Current Extremes | Last 3 Days Extremes | Extremes This Month | |||
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| Wed 29/08 | Thu 30/08 | Fri 31/08 | |||
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26.6°C Point Stuart, NT |
Hottest |
36.0°C Wyndham Ap, WA |
36.2°C Wyndham Ap, WA |
37.0°C Ngukurr, NT |
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-0.9°C Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
Coldest |
-11.0°C Cooma Ap, NSW/ACT |
-3.2°C Mt Hotham, Vic |
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WSW 61km/h Mt Wellington, Tas |
Windiest |
105km/h Rottnest Island, WA |
112km/h Port Pirie, SA |
111km/h Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT |
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0.2mm last hr Coldstream Comparison, Vic |
Wettest |
64.2mm Margaret River, WA |
29.0mm Blinman, SA |
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| Australia's Records for September | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Min | Rain | |
| Highest 43.1°C at West Roebuck, WA in 2003 Lowest -6.2°C at Mt Buller, Vic in 1995 |
Highest 30.0°C at Warmun, WA in 2016 Lowest -16.7°C at Charlotte Pass, NSW/ACT in 1970 |
Highest 370.3mm at Burdekin, Qld in 1890 |
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