Australian Weather
National Summary
A broad trough across QLD and parts of the NT is producing showers and storms. A weak front and trough in southern WA is sending cool winds and some showers. High pressure over much of the south and east is bringing fine conditions and clear skies.
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National Synoptic
Weather News
Peregrine falcon deaths atop Melbourne skyscraper likely caused by diseased pigeons
07:15 EDT
One of three chicks that hatched in a peregrine falcon nest perched high on a Melbourne skyscraper has died, marking the third year in a row the nest has suffered such a loss.
Q&A: Government policies have exacerbated the drought, says water researcher
01:37 EDT
Government water reforms have worsened the effects of the drought, according to a senior water researcher.
Perth Halloween weather forecast to bring a cold snap after weekend hot spell
19:34 EDT
After a blast of summer-like heat in Perth over the weekend, the seesaw effect of spring will be in full swing this week with a gloomy cold snap set to fly in just in time for Halloween.
Extremes and Records
| Current Extremes | Last 3 Days Extremes | Extremes This Month | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 26/10 | Sun 27/10 | Mon 28/10 | |||
|
30.8°C Nullarbor, SA |
Hottest |
40.8°C Fitzroy Crossing Ap, WA |
42.9°C Roebourne Ap, WA |
44.0°C Roebourne Ap, WA |
44.4°C Fitzroy Crossing Ap, WA |
|
7.9°C Shannon, WA |
Coldest |
-4.4°C Mt Hotham, Vic |
-4.6°C Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT |
-1.0°C Perisher Valley, NSW/ACT |
-7.8°C Liawenee, Tas |
|
WNW 64km/h Mt Wellington, Tas |
Windiest |
124km/h Murrurundi Gap, NSW/ACT |
79km/h Rolleston Airport, Qld |
103km/h Maatsuyker Is, Tas |
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| no rain last hr | Wettest |
44.0mm Geriatric Park, NT |
43.8mm Central Arnhem, NT |
8.0mm Town of 1770, Qld |
5.8mm Carters Bore, Qld |
| Australia's Records for October | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | Min | Rain | |
| Highest 46.9°C at Port Hedland Ap, WA in 2002 Lowest -5.0°C at Thredbo Top Station, NSW/ACT in 1972 |
Highest 32.7°C at Old Halls Creek, WA in 1900 Lowest -12.0°C at Charlotte Pass, NSW/ACT in 2006 |
Highest 551.2mm at Yeppoon, Qld in 1914 |
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