Western Australia South 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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Rain is still not forecast for drought-stricken communities, but there is Federal Government money on the horizon for next year.
A chance for NSW to thaw out
11:39 EST
It was less than a week ago that Glen Innes recorded the coldest morning in Australia this winter.
Damaging winds for South Australia
11:34 EST
South Australia is in for a blustery couple of days, especially those in southern-most districts. A cold front, associated with a deep low pressure system centered over 2000km south of the state, will bring strong winds across the middle of the day today, with a repeat of events tomorrow. The front will cross the state today and is expected to clear east into NSW and VIC in the late evening into the early hours of Tuesday morning.
