Australia Weather News

Friday 22 October, 2021

3 hours agoBOM warns more storms on the way for Queensland's east coast after hail storms yesterday Queensland's entire east coast south of Townsville could get showers and severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with the potential for damaging winds and large hail, after more storms in the state's south-east last night.

Thursday 21 October, 2021

16 hours agoSevere storms whack south-east Queensland with hail and heavy rainfall Severe storms return to south-east Queensland, with multiple reports of heavy rain and hail across the region.

19 hours agoScientists working to predict 'freak' fire weather simulate some of Australia's toughest blazes Firefighters are reporting increasingly erratic weather conditions on the frontline. Now scientists are hoping a supercomputer will be able to help them predict dangerous fire tornados and winds.

23 hours agoMassive clean-up after terrifying hailstorm that ravaged Coffs Harbour A huge hailstorm that battered Coffs Harbour and stunned residents and emergency workers on Wednesday has left a damage bill in the hundreds of millions, says a local MP.

1 day agoBOM forecasts more storms for southern Queensland after wild day across the state More storms are forecast for the southern half of Queensland today after hail and lightning shows yesterday, as the annual severe storm season continues to wreak havoc around the state.

Wednesday 20 October, 2021

1 day agoRaging hailstorm sweeps through Coffs Harbour, damaging local businesses and homes The SES fields hundreds of calls after a savage hailstorm lashes Coffs Harbour and its surrounds, damaging homes and businesses and leaving some residents wishing they had snow chains for their tyres.

1 day agoParts of central Queensland pummelled by hail as severe storms continue in the south-east Intense storms hammer parts of central Queensland with giant hail, fast-paced winds and localised heavy rain. And the Bureau of Meteorology warns of more wild weather in the south-east.

2 days agoMore wild weather brewing for Queensland as authorities brace for 'state of extremes' Severe thunderstorms with giant hailstones, heavy rain and destructive winds are expanding across Queensland's central and south-east regions, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.

Tuesday 19 October, 2021

2 days agoBOM says 'Australian record'-sized hailstones have fallen on North Queensland The Bureau of Meteorology says a storm north of Mackay created what it believes are the largest hailstones to fall in Australia since records began.