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7:15PM NSW & QLD - Northern NSW & South East QLD
A band of showers with areas of heavy rain is spread across some areas of Far Northern NSW and into Southern QLD.
Showers and locally heavy rain can be expected for some areas closer to the coast tonight.
Here's our forecaster and field operations member Weather Enthusiast Dylan Mckenna's thoughts on the potential for a widespread rain event impacting large parts of NSW & Southern QLD next week. β
How's this for a waterspout? πͺοΈπ
Sunset waterspout!
Ordu, Turkey. June 26. www.icwr.ca
More rain π§οΈ on the way next week for North East NSW & South East QLD.
Weather Enthusiast Dylan Mckenna has all the info!
Who ordered some early July rain SEQ/NENSW?π§οΈπ
A mid to low end rain π§οΈ event looks to develop over SEQ and NENSW on Monday, lasting through till Wednesday (1st-3rd of July) next week where a southerly change will move up the NSW coast into SEQ, linking up with a a near stationary trough that will develop over central and south eastern QLD which will draw in moist π¦ easterly winds from the coral sea leading to widespread onshore showers, rain areas and even some isolated storms βοΈ throughout the forecast region.
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So what can we expect? π§οΈβοΈπ€
Showers π§οΈ and light to moderate rain areas will increase across SEQ and NENSW on Monday, lingering through Tuesday and Wednesday before clearing off late Thursday. Isolated HEAVY falls βοΈ are a chance along the NENSW coastline on Wednesday and Thursday however that risk is low and is only backed up by 3 forecast models.
Very isolated storms βοΈ are possible across parts of SEQ and NENSW during this period (especially along the coast of NENSW) however any thunderstorm activity will remain weak and very isolated with any severe impacts apart from HEAVY rainfall unlikely.
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So how much rainfall can we expect?π§οΈπ€
Widespread falls of 10-30mm can be expected across SEQ and NENSW during the forecast period with most of this rain falling on Wednesday and Thursday. Isolated falls of 30-50mm π are possible along the exposed coastal fringe of the forecast district as heavy showers π§οΈ and potential isolated storms βοΈ occur.
Very isolated falls of up to 100mm βοΈβ οΈ cannot be ruled out across coastal NENSW as a potential convergence zone could develop in that general area during the forecast timeframe leading to those higher totals.
This rainfall wonβt make it too far beyond the divide unfortunately where only 5-15mm can be expected for locations further west to about Goondiwindi/Tamworth.
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SEQ and NENSW are finally beginning to dry out properly βοΈ so seeing rain on the forecast may not be very convenient for some.
HOWEVER for others who rely on the rain or who have been seeing a lot drier conditions compared to most people this will be a welcome sign especially during what usually is a dry time of year across these areas.
NOTE: There are some hints at a fairly interesting scenario π€ playing out across eastern Australia between the 7th-10th of July with a potential low over SA/VIC and associated rain band stretching up into QLD impacting many areas.
This is still unlikely at this stage however I will monitor model data and will issue forecasts if this scenario becomes more likely!
Make sure to follow WEDM for more detailed forecasts like this!π
Also feel free to follow the legends at United National Weather Team - Australia for detailed warnings, live coverage and updates.
Image via Meteologixs
7:25PM QLD - SOUTH EAST QLD
Areas of heavy rainfall with some imbedded lightning are moving over parts of the Gold Coast.
Some local flash flooding is possible.
2:20PM WA - Morangup & surrounding areas Dangerous Storm Warning
Those in Morangup and surrounds should be sheltered as this supercell tracks towards the SE. This storm has a history of producing a funnel cloud and numerous scans of radar indicated rotation. Lots of cloud to ground lightning is also detected!
Funnel captured near Chittering, WA today. Very suspicious velocity wind signatures in the area to back this up too.
3:00PM NSW & QLD - NE NSW & SE QLD
Some small storm cells have popped up tracking towards the east.
Small hail and gusty winds are possible with any of these cells.
1:40PM NSW & QLD - Border Ranges, Tweed, Southern Gold Coast
A stationary severe thunderstorm is active on the border. The storm is currently not moving but will eventually slowly track east to north east.
Heavy rainfall, large hail and some lightning flashes are detected in this.
Other storms are active producing heavy rainfall across the Darling & Western Downs.
11:25AM WA - Lancelin to Ledge Point Dangerous Storm Warning
A severe storm producing strong rotation or a possible waterspout is about to cross the coast near Lancelin. Those in the area should be sheltered!
8:00AM WA - Mandurah to Binningup Severe Thunderstorm Alert
Big winds and a possible tornado inbound for those along the coast south of Mandurah.
Those in the blue area should be sheltered as a precaution!
7:50AM WA - Perth & Surrounds Severe Thunderstorm Alert
A nice little rotating supercell is off the coast of Perth right now with a waterspout very likely.
We will continue to watch this cell as it tracks towards the coast!
7:00AM WA - Perth & Surrounds Severe Thunderstorm Alert
Morning folks in Perth! If you're not awake yet you may very well be soon!
A line of severe thunderstorms with damaging to some very local destructive wind gusts, some imbedded areas of large hail and heavy rainfall that may cause some flash flooding is detected moving towards Perth and surrounding suburbs.
πͺοΈ While the threat for waterspouts/tornadoes remains low this morning, we will continue to monitor the area and issue alerts as we see accordingly. Our second image depicts a radar indicated waterspout couplet. This is evident when strong shades of green (winds moving towards the radar) and strong shades of red (winds moving away from the radar) are detected in a tight couplet over multiple radar scans using the velocity wind tool on our radar software.
Perth Incidents & Weather with an ACCURATE and informative update regarding some severe weather impacting SW WA (including Perth) from today through Friday.
As usual, our team will be monitoring and throwing out any necessary warnings.
Stay safe folks βοΈπͺοΈ
βοΈ Some Satellite imagery of the systems that are expected to impact the Metro throughout today and into tomorrow and Friday. A Cold Front will impact Coastal areas this morning and into the afternoon spanning from the Southwest to Midwest. This Cold front will deliver Rainfall and potential for Thunderstorms (some could be Severe).
Late Wednesday evening and into Thursday will see the greatest Severe Weather threat materialise with a Low pressure system moving toward the Metro.
This system will likely Bring Severe Thunderstorms with the
potential for Damaging Winds, Heavy Rainfall and Large Hail.
There is a marginal possibility for an isolated Tornado and/or Waterspout(s). (Risk is Low but exists).
We will have a more detailed update on the Low System this afternoon, including most likely coverage for Hazards and Severe Weather. βοΈ
Another excellent write up from Weather Enthusiast Dylan Mckenna on the potential for some wet weather impacting the Central & parts of North QLD coasts next week. π§οΈβ
Eastern NSW & SW WA today: A small chance of isolated storms developing and producing some gusty winds & small hail - overall severity should be low if anything does manage to get going.
Here's another superb Darling Downs supercell captured by our team on November 29th 2023 near Condamine Plains, QLD.
This storm threw out some destructive straight line winds that battered debris (and lots of cotton) at our chase vehicle, awesome little afternoon chase that ended with a beaut light show and chicken parmys!
The Winter Solstice is here! From here on out, the days will get longer and Spring (storms) get closer! πΌβοΈ
Friday 7th April 2023 (Good Friday) saw us pop out to the Darling Downs region of Southern QLD on a chase day. We intercepted this gorgeous supercell near Goondiwindi and kept ahead of it through Millmerran and eventually on to Cecil Plains before we were caught out by flash flooding. We were lucky enough to capture a brief tornado on the ground to our SW shortly after this picture was taken, and another funnel later on. The storm also produced 6-7cm hailstones near Norwin, thankfully we managed to stay away from the core!
Some of the colours on this cell were beautiful too! Here's a phone shot from that day taken near Cecil Plains looking into the aqua green core. We'll post some more of this and other chases over the coming days & weeks while the weather is quieter. Expect our usual winter post captions along the lines of "hurry up storm season".....π€£βοΈ
Melbourne's coldest June morning has just occurred and Canberra got down to -6.2Β° with widespread frosts across Victoria, NSW & Southern QLD! Yes we know it's winter but we're happy agreeing with Anthony on complaining about the cold! βοΈ
Some isolated showers and storms can be expected for some in South Eastern SA later on associated with a strong cold pool.
Melbourne CBD's Coldest June Morning in 11 Years as Widespread Frosts Occur Across Victoria, NSW and parts of Southern Queensland! π₯Άπ₯Ά
Melbournians can rightfully complain about the cold this morning with the CBD shivering through its coldest June morning in 11 years as the temperature fell to 1.4C. The suburbs faired worse with Essendon falling to -0.7C while Coldstream dropped to -4.5C! The airport fall to 0.2C, while that equaled the 2013 temperature 11 years ago, in 2020 they also recorded a low of 0.2C in June.
It was a wintry tale across much of Victoria and inland NSW with extensive negative minimums and widespread frosts. The nation's capital was by far the coldest major city though dropping to -6.2C!
I know it's winter and these temperatures are expected from time to time - but doesn't stop us (and me!) complaining about the cold!
On the weather side of things, it may become a little interesting for southeastern South Australia today in the form of a few showers and isolated storms. A strong upper cold pool should bring some winter instability today and there's the potential for some small hail to occur in this activity. The approaching upper cold pool will also extend some cloud eastwards which should result in minimums slowly rising over the coming days for eastern Australia by a couple of degrees.
3K followers now on the American page and a lovely little section of the speech written by the Aussies! It really does say a lot about us and what we do! π¦πΊπͺοΈ
3,000+ followers - wow, I remember when it was just our members who liked the page. We couldn't have done it without the help of my team getting the word out and recruiting about our mission, or each one of you out there who participates. All of the shares, likes, and comments help us achieve our goals. Public input is more than you all realize for growing the group. Each day we see the group getting bigger, and now we have sponsors and more opportunities. My wildest dreams could have never brought us here, and I never imagined when we started that this is where it would take us, but this is a people-powered movement, so it's all up to you!
One of our Australian members Weather Enthusiast Dylan Mckenna wrote this up about the Australian/American group, and I think it says a lot about who we are:
The United National Weather Team (UNWT) is dedicated to conducting in-depth research on thunderstorms, with a focus on documenting and tracking tornadoes, utilizing Australia's first technology to measure and document hailstones, and conducting post-event analysis to comprehensively assess tornado and storm damage. Our team comprises trained and experienced personnel who are passionate and dedicated to researching and documenting severe weather phenomena, particularly in regions prone to intense thunderstorm activity, such as eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Furthermore, our mission includes a thorough examination of bushfire behavior and activity during fire seasons, leveraging the expertise of our well-equipped and trained personnel with a deep understanding of firefighting techniques and fire behavior. We are also committed to providing in-depth analysis of cyclones and floods, aiming to provide valuable insights into these events and their impacts, previously unknown to the Australian population.
In addition to our research endeavors, we have assembled skilled civilian rescue crews who will accompany our research personnel, offering vital support during weather-related disasters and incidents. This collaborative effort ensures a rapid and effective response to any potential emergencies, reaching individuals in need faster than traditional emergency services can, if and when necessary.
Our unwavering dedication to safety and research excellence drives our pursuit of a better understanding of weather phenomena and the enhancement of disaster response strategies. No matter where we are in the world, the mission remains the same. So, I raise a toast to you, the public, for getting us this far, and we have a lot more work to do around the world. If you'd like to help us, consider going to our website and donating or becoming a member of the team! Cheers to UNWT, whether here or abroad!
π Thank You for 3,000 Followers! π
All of us here at the United National Weather Team (UNWT) would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you. Your support in sharing our warnings, posts, and page with your family and friends is invaluable. More importantly, your efforts help keep your communities safe during severe weather.
Reaching 3,000 followers is a significant milestone, and we couldn't have done it without you. It's onwards and upwards from here as we continue to provide timely severe weather updates, live storm chasing, and storm rescue operations.
Stay safe and keep spreading the word! πͺοΈπ§οΈπ¨
Significant Weather Threat Map today (Monday) - EWN
Significant Weather Threat Map
Monday, 17 June 2024
WA: A trough near the Gascoyne and west Pilbara coastlines will generate areas of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the region. 24 hour totals of 30-80mm are likely, with isolated falls above 100mm possible bringing the risk of flash flooding as well as riverine flooding and flooding of low-lying areas. Into the Pilbara and further inland falls will not be as heavy, but patchy rain and storms are still expected.
NSW: A deep Tasman Low will drive gusty southerly winds across the NSW Coastline. About Jervis Bay and the Beecroft Peninsula where the coastline is more exposed, winds gusts may approach 90km/h. Cool upper levels may help generate localised thunder within showers from the Newcastle to Seal Rocks areas, particularly near the coast. Localised small hail is also possible.
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10:00AM WA
A band of heavy rainfall and strong to some damaging winds is moving onshore into Perth & surrounds.
Some rotation is detected along some points of the line, but those areas are short lived and not posing any threats to land as yet.
Flood watches are in place for some areas in North West WA.
18:22 Saturday, 15 June
WA Flood Watch: Gascoyne Coast and parts of the Pilbara Coast
Details:
WA Flood Watch: Gascoyne Coast and parts of the Pilbara Coast
Issued at 6:18 pm WST on Saturday 15 June 2024
Flood Watch Number: 1
FLOODING MAY DEVELOP IN THE ONSLOW COAST, LYNDON-MINILYA, WOORAMEL AND GASCOYNE RIVER CATCHMENTS
Possible moderate to heavy rainfall developing about the far west Pilbara and adjacent northwest Gascoyne from overnight Saturday. Rain, chance of thunderstorms and moderate to possibly heavy rainfall are forecast for the next few days over the western Pilbara and northwest Gascoyne.
Catchments across the Flood Watch area remain generally dry from rainfall recorded over the last week.
Daily rainfall totals of 30 to 80 mm are possible across the Flood Watch areas, with higher isolated daily totals of 100 mm possible across the western Pilbara and northwest Gascoyne. The peak rain day is likely to be on Monday.
Flooding of low-lying areas and river rises are expected. Many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways, may be affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Onslow Coast
Lyndon-Minilya Rivers
Gascoyne River
Wooramel River
This flood watch is available by dialling 1300 659 213. For more information on the Flood Watch Service visit http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml
Flood Safety Advice:
DFES advises people and communities to be aware that flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may be adversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not drive into water of unknown depth and velocity.
Community information is available from DFES at www.emergency.wa.gov.au/
Current river levels are available from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation at www.water.wa.gov.au/maps-and-data/monitoring/river-level-monitoring
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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Our storm rescue crews are out taking advantage of the amazing weather across South East QLD completing some storm rescue training as well as helping to clear local fire trails in preparation for fire season. Here's our Storm Rescue Team Leader Jake in action on the chainsaw.
Our storm rescue units will be out alongside UNWT field operations crews ensuring quick response to any storm related damage, helping to keep your communities safe during severe weather events.
3:20PM WA - Mandurah & surrounds
A healthy severe thunderstorm producing large hail, damaging to likely some destructive wind gusts & a few radar scans of rotation is detected moving towards Mandurah & surrounds.
Those in Mandurah & surrounds should be indoors & ready to take shelter.
PWL Admin snagged this spout off the coast of Mandurah today.
Certainly that time of year. πͺοΈ
Waterspout off the Mandurah Coast around 12:30 today!
Isolated storms may fire up across some areas of NE NSW/SE QLD. Not all locations will get a storm/rain, however coastal locations are more favoured for today's activity.
We don't expect anything too severe. Small hail may fall under some storms within the heavier precipitation cores.
Noticeably, temperatures will drop this afternoon as the southerly change sweeps up from NSW throughout this morning.
Image: Access-C SWEAT values for today 4PM (Friday 13th)
4:40PM Southern NSW - A line of storms is ongoing and moving to the east/north east. The line stretches from the West Wyalong area down to areas west of the ACT border.
No signs of anything significant besides lots of cloud to ground lightning or CGs being detected within and in front of this line.
Significant Weather Threat Map
Thursday, 12 October 2023
NSW: An EXTREME fire weather warning is current for the Greater Sydney, Greater Hunter, North Western, Upper Central West Plains, and Lower Central West Plains. Hot and dry conditions coupled with strong northwesterly winds will develop today. There is also the threat for a few storms to develop during the afternoon hours. One or two of these may become severe and producing damaging winds in the form of microbursts. Cloud to ground lightning strikes will also have the potential to ignite grass and bushfires through central NSW later today. A SEVERE weather warning remains current for damaging wind gusts to 100km/h across alpine regions of southern NSW.
VIC: A SEVERE weather warning remains current for central and eastern parts of the state, with wind gusts of 90-100km/h possible on Thursday. A few isolated storms are also expected across the state during the day with bursts of heavy rain and gusty winds. Small hail will be possible with activity across western regions.
SA: There is just the slight chance for an isolated storm or two across the far southeast of the state. Bursts of heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail will be possible.
WA: One or two high based storms may develop across western part of the Gascoyne region late this afternoon and evening. Little to no rainfall is expected with activity.
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7:50AM WA - Perth & Surrounds Severe Thunderstorm Alert A nice little rotating supercell is off the coast of Perth right now with a waterspout very likely. We will continue to watch this cell as it tracks towards the coast!
Our storm rescue crews are out taking advantage of the amazing weather across South East QLD completing some storm rescue training as well as helping to clear local fire trails in preparation for fire season. Here's our Storm Rescue Team Leader Jake in action on the chainsaw. Our storm rescue units will be out alongside UNWT field operations crews ensuring quick response to any storm related damage, helping to keep your communities safe during severe weather events.
Join our UNWT field operations members LIVE on the ground as they monitor severe storms across North East NSW & Southern QLD
2:10PM NSW - NW SLOPES & PLAINS BOM severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for some areas in the NW Slopes & Plains. Large hail and heavy rainfall/flash flooding are the threats warned with damaging wind gusts detected.
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