australian weather
NewsYahoo News Australia309mm of rain in just 24 hours leaves people trapped on roofs
Communities on the NSW Mid North Coast have become isolated and a train has derailed after an enormous amount of rain fell just north of Coffs Harbour.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaExtreme heatwave sees February temperature record broken
One Queensland centre was 'right in the middle' of the sweltering conditions.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTsunami warning issued after huge earthquake off Australian coast
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the Australian coast.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Too late to leave': Confronting warning for residents as fires rage
The fire has already doubled in size with 59 properties destroyed by it.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Nothing but fire': Veteran firefighter's Black Summer confession
A firie with 30 years experience says when it comes to dealing with the impact of last summer's bushfires, 'the horse has already bolted'.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Too late to leave': Three homes destroyed in out-of-control bushfire
At least three homes have been destroyed in the terrifying blaze, while a firefighter has suffered minor burns and a fire truck has been incinerated.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaWild weather to lash coast as possible cyclone bears down
Parts of Western Australia have been told to brace for heavy winds, flooding and cyclonic weather.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCity cops a month's worth of rain in six hours
Some parts of the region saw a whopping 75mm in a matter of hours - and there's still more to come tonight.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThousands of homes lose power in Sydney amid heatwave
Large swathes of Sydney are without power, as the city continues to sweat through the heatwave.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Scorching heatwave': Huge temperature spikes expected for Aussie states
'People need to take this seriously': Australia Day is set to sizzle with a four day heatwave pushing some areas to 45 degrees.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWill you shiver or sweat? Australia Day weather in every state
Australia Day is set to be overcast for much of the country but while some may be set for a hot day others should be prepared for a cooler celebration.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Extreme' heatwave to bring 10 degree temperature jump
One city is in for a hot Sunday morning with a low of 27, 11 degrees above average, and a high of 41.
ScienceYahoo News Australia'Remain vigilant': Fears of more cyclones to come as Queensland hit by floods
A BoM forecaster has issued a warning for the next two weeks saying: 'Mother Nature hasn't quite turned the tap off just yet'.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Unpredictable' fire threatening suburbs treated as 'suspicious'
Fire crews could remain on the ground for a few days south of Perth after blazes burnt through more than 280 hectares.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaState set for deluge with up to 300mm of rain over four days
Torrential rain is on its way for one state this weekend.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaOut of control bushfire poses 'threat to lives'
An out of control fire in South Australia is heading towards a town which could pose a deadly threat if those in the area do not evacuate.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaAussie states to swelter as summer temperatures intensify
Melbourne could experience its hottest day of 2021 so far while Adelaide is also in for a scorcher.
ScienceYahoo News Australia'Heat engine switches on': Summer finally arrives ahead of weekend
A heatwave in Perth is set to ease with warmth heading east towards Melbourne and Adelaide.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCity set to sizzle through 40 degree heatwave
A heatwave is set to sweep through the state with some parts set for back-to-back days topping 40 degrees.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Intense rainfall': 300mm deluge expected over six hours as roads blocked
It might not be a cyclone anymore but the weather system hammering North and Far North Queensland is continuing.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaIncredible weather record broken for 'second time in 111 years'
Due to La Nina, and ongoing rain, the country's repeated an event only achieved once before in 1959.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Potentially life-threatening': Stunning photos come with dire warning
The flooded road illustrates the deluge parts of Queensland have copped with one town recording 262mm in 24 hours, as authorities caution residents.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaA summer of cyclones: What's to come for Australia this season
On average four cyclones cross the Australian coast in a season, but in 2021 we could be looking at six or more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Not all bad': Map highlights positive trend amid devastating 2020
Australia has seen much more rainfall in December 2020 than it did this time last year with Sydney alone having 100mm more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDramatic maps reveal huge deluge to hit on New Year's weekend
Keep the umbrella close by because the first weekend of 2021 is going to be wet on the east coast.
