South Australia Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies
The sea surface temperature anomaly (SSTA) is the difference between the observed SST and the climatological SST. These anomalies are calculated on a weekly basis.
Positive SSTAs are usually correlated with increased regions of convection (cloudiness and rainfall) while negative SSTAs are usually correlated to reduced convection.
SSTAs can be used as an indicator of the phase of global climate fluctuations, such as the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
The data displayed in this map is the weekly average, centred on the date shown.
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Weather News
Nature's fireworks light up the skies of the Top End
12:14 EDT
Storms sparked to life over parts of the Top End and Tiwi Islands on Saturday afternoon with some lingering late into the evening. Storms initially flared up over far eastern parts of the Arnhem district but it was not long before western and central parts, along with the Tiwi Islands, saw storms as well. Image: Radar imagery showing showers and storms over the Top End.
Coffee and cakes baked with love, as Armidale community recovers after tornado
23:56 EDT
Northern Tableland locals have filled the hearts and bellies of work crews and residents affected by a tornado that swept through Armidale. Thursday evening's tornado was one of several weather fronts that travelled across the state, bringing with them severe winds, rain and hail. The area went more than 24 hours without electricity or treated water before power was returned to the community at about 10.30pm on Friday.
