Tropical Cyclone Alfred: 'Exact track still uncertain' but BoM warns of destructive weather
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has moved erratically, but is expected to approach the Bay Islands before moving across Moreton Bay on Saturday morning, and then to the north of the Brisbane CBD. However the Bureau of Meteorology's Matthew Collopy says the 'exact track is still uncertain' and warnings will now be updated every hour
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- Daily Mail
Aussies shiver as region records coldest night in more than 40 years
Millions of Australians shivered through freezing temperatures overnight with some parts of the country recording their coldest night in decades. Mt Isa, in north-west Queensland, recorded its coldest June night in 44 years after temperatures plunged to -0.7C. Further east, in Richmond, a minimum temperature of -0.1C was the first sub-zero night in 13 years. Oakey on the Darling Downs reached a low of -4.2C. 'What we're seeing is a very stubborn high pressure system sitting over the east coast,' the Bureau of Meteorology's Jonathon How told Daily Mail Australia. 'It's made up of light wind, clear skies and cool air; the clear sky does mean that temperature can drop overnight. 'We are expecting another frosty night across Queensland tonight.' In NSW, the cold snap blanketed the Central Tablelands in snow and temperatures sank below freezing. Melbourne will remain drier heading into the end of the week after multiple rounds of showers fell across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Many of the areas to receive the dampening had endured a record dry start to the year, with farmers saying more rain was needed to break the drought. 'Southern and south-eastern Australia will need to see more healthy rain-bearing systems this winter to further reduce or wipe out the longer-term rainfall deficiencies,' Weatherzone wrote at the time. Gusty showers and potential storms developing across southern Western Australia on Friday as a cold front clips the bottom of the state. The front is tipped to reach Adelaide on Saturday, bringing showers to some of the driest regions of the state. The Mid North of the state looks likely to miss out on the much-needed rain, but the upper Eyre Peninsula –which has seen the least rainfall all year– should receive some of the showers.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Coldest night in more than 40 years: Aussies shiver through temperatures as low as -4C
Millions of Australians shivered through freezing temperatures overnight with some parts of the country recording their coldest night in decades. Mt Isa, in north-west Queensland, recorded its coldest June night in 44 years after temperatures plunged to -0.7C. Further east, in Richmond, a minimum temperature of -0.1C was the first sub-zero night in 13 years. Oakey on the Darling Downs reached a low of -4.2C. 'What we're seeing is a very stubborn high pressure system sitting over the east coast,' the Bureau of Meteorology's Jonathon How told Daily Mail Australia. 'It's made up of light wind, clear skies and cool air; the clear sky does mean that temperature can drop overnight. 'We are expecting another frosty night across Queensland tonight.' In NSW, the cold snap blanketed the Central Tablelands in snow and temperatures sank below freezing. Sydneysiders have been warned to expect scattered showers and tops of 16C. A southerly airstream has continued dragging cold air up the east coast, likely to bring wetter weather into the weekend. Showers are expected to develop from Thursday night along the exposed eastern NSW as a trough sits offshore. A low pressure system in the Tasman Sea and a high over the Great Australian Bight combined to push the south-westerly air over Queensland and New South Wales. 'Showers along the coastal fringe, couple thunderstorms though most of it is sort of offshore,' he said. The eastern suburbs could see possible showers today, before light showers become more widespread on Friday. Melbourne will remain drier heading into the end of the week after multiple rounds of showers fell across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Many of the areas to receive the dampening had endured a record dry start to the year, with farmers saying more rain was needed to break the drought. 'Southern and south-eastern Australia will need to see more healthy rain-bearing systems this winter to further reduce or wipe out the longer-term rainfall deficiencies,' Weatherzone wrote at the time. Gusty showers and potential storms developing across southern Western Australia on Friday as a cold front clips the bottom of the state. The front is tipped to reach Adelaide on Saturday, bringing showers to some of the driest regions of the state. The Mid North of the state looks likely to miss out on the much-needed rain, but the upper Eyre Peninsula –which has seen the least rainfall all year– should receive some of the showers. 'That cold front will track across South Australia and reach Adelaide on Saturday, in terms of rainfall, any is welcome,' Mr How said. The bureau is expecting about 10mm of rain in the SA capital on Saturday before the system moves over Victoria and weakens on Sunday. 'There is another coming on Monday from the same direction,' Mr How said. Sydney Friday: Shower or two. Min 10C. Max 16C. Saturday: Shower or two. Min 11C. Max 17C. Sunday: Partly cloudy. Min 9C. Max 18C. Perth Friday: Showers. Min 11C. Max 21C Saturday: Partly cloudy. Min 6C. Max 20C Sunday: Shower or two. Min 10C. Max 20C Adelaide Friday: Mostly sunny. Min 7C. Max 18C. Saturday: Showers. Min 8C. Max 16C. Sunday: Shower or two. Min 8C. Max 16C. Melbourne Friday: Mostly sunny. Min 3C. Max 14C. Saturday: Partly cloudy. Min 3C. Max 13C. Sunday: Possible shower. Min 7C. Max 15C. Hobart Friday: Mostly sunny. Min 3C. Max 14C. Saturday: Mostly sunny. Min 4C. Max 15C. Sunday: Partly cloudy. Min 4C. Max 15C. Canberra Friday: Morning frost. Partly cloudy. Min -1C. Max 13C. Saturday: Morning frost. Partly cloudy. Min -1C. Max 14C. Sunday: Morning frost. Partly cloudy. Min 1C. Max 13C. Brisbane Friday: Sunny. Min 8C. Max 19C. Saturday: Sunny. Min 8C. Max 21C. Sunday: Sunny. Min 10C. Max 23C. Darwin Friday: Sunny. Min 19C. Max 30C. Saturday: Sunny. Min 19C. Max 30C.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Brutal polar blast hits Australia: How cold it will get in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and more
Australians will continue to shiver through icy temperatures for the rest of the week after heavy snow caused chaos in the alpine regions over the long weekend. All capital cities around Australia, except Darwin, are set to start the day below 10C for the rest of the working week. A cold front is forecast to bring below-average temperatures to large parts of Queensland with morning frost stretching from the outback to Brisbane 's west. But while those in the Sunshine State's capital will enjoy clear skies on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sydney and Melbourne are expected to see clouds and showers through the rest of the week. Dean Narramore, from the Bureau of Meteorology, predicted the wet weather would largely avoid the regions that need it most. 'We're continuing to see, as you'd expect, winter light conditions and cold across much of eastern and southeastern Australia,' he said. 'But the wet weather associated with the low that's been driving this won't be too common through southeastern parts. 'Just some isolated showers through parts of Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. 'Well over in the west, we'll see a cold front move through southwestern parts of WA, and high pressure continues to dominate the rest of the country.' Rainfall in May was below average in southern WA, most of SA and Victoria, northern and western Tasmania, western NSW, areas surrounding Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria, and the Northern Territory. Some light rainfall is expected to bring some relief to the drought-stricken Eyre Peninsula from Thursday. Weatherzone meteorologist Anthony Sharwood said snow in alpine regions across NSW and Victoria fell 'in two waves' as a polar blast hit over the long weekend. 'A cold front that passed through southeastern Australia on Saturday delivered the first batch from the west, with a low pressure system then feeding more moisture onshore,' he said. The fall was good news for skiing fans with the system creating a solid base at several resorts. 'When the clouds clear and the freshly fallen snow compacts, expect a natural snow base of around 50cm on the higher slopes, with numerous lift openings imminent,' Mr Sharwood said. Two hikers, a 31-year-old man and 28-year-old woman, were trapped by the snow near Mt Kosciuszko on Saturday. 'Due to the weather, including low visibility, a helicopter was unable to reach the pair,' NSW Police said. 'Officers from the Alpine Operations Unit hiked into the location and reached the man and woman at about 10.40pm.' The pair were taken to a staging post campsite until they were finally extracted about 4am Sunday, both uninjured. Dozens of motorists had to be rescued across NSW and Victoria due to icy road conditions. The biggest operation was at Mount Hotham in Victoria's High Country after 19 people became trapped in their cars during a snow storm. Six people remained trapped in their vehicles on the Blue Rag Range Track near Dargo High Plains on Monday morning. They were pulled from their cars later that day. Authorities warned motorists not to underestimate the impact of snow and ice on the roads. Wintry temperatures in Sydney this week are set to be accompanied by grey skies and showers 'Please ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and well equipped with extra supplies should you become stranded in snowy conditions, as help can often be a long way away,' NSW Police said. 'Carry chains and fit them when directed. 'It is a good idea to practice fitting chains before entering the area as trying to fit them in blizzard conditions is not a good place to be learning this activity.' Snow could fall as low as 1,200m in Australia's southeast on Tuesday. Sydney Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Min 9. Max 18. Thursday: Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Min 8. Max 16. Friday: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Min 9. Max 16. Melbourne Wednesday: Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds. Min 6. Max 14. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog about the nearby hills in the morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Min 5. Max 13. Friday: Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost about the nearby hills. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Min 5. Max 13. Brisbane Wednesday: Sunny. Winds westerly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the evening. Min 9. Max 19. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming westerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Min 8. Max 20. Friday: Sunny. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Min 9. Max 20. Perth Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Light winds. Min 8. Max 18. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the day. Min 7. Max 19. Friday: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h shifting west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Min 10. Max 21. Adelaide Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then turning northeasterly in the late afternoon. Min 6. Max 16. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds. Min 8. Max 16. Friday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Light winds. Min 6. Max 17. Hobart Wednesday: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Light winds. Min 7. Max 13. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Light winds. Min 4. Max 13. Friday: Mostly sunny. Patches of morning frost in the east. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Min 3. Max 14. Canberra Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late afternoon. Min -1. Max 13. Thursday: Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Min -2. Max 12. Friday: Partly cloudy. Areas of morning frost. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Min -1. Max 13. Darwin Wednesday: Sunny. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Min 19. Max 30. Thursday: Sunny. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Min 19. Max 30. Friday: Sunny. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. Min 19. Max 30.
