The 2026 Indian Southwest Monsoon onset expected in next two weeks

The Indian Southwest Monsoon will reach India in the next two weeks, but a developing El Niño could signal a drier than normal monsoon.

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Welcome widespread weekend South Australia and Adelaide May rain

Widespread rainfall has soaked broad parts of South Australia and Adelaide, including over drought affected regions.

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Warmth and widespread rain this weekend: where will it be wet?

A broad area of rain is set to soak Australia this weekend, with Adelaide and nearby areas already getting a welcome drink this Friday afternoon.

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How do 'super' El Niño events affect the Australian snow season?

This year’s Australian snow season could be influenced by a very strong El Niño, increasing the likelihood of below-average snow in the Australian Alps.

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Latest News Articles

  • Image for: Potential for Adelaide’s biggest soaking of the year

    Potential for Adelaide’s biggest soaking of the year

    Adelaide and large parts of South Australia look set for significant rainfall, as a moist feed of tropical air combines with a developing inland trough.

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  • Image for: Warm Tasman Sea affecting weather in eastern NSW

    Warm Tasman Sea affecting weather in eastern NSW

    Abnormally warm water in the Tasman Sea is affecting the weather in eastern New South Wales, insulating Sydney and making beach swims an ongoing option despite being less than three weeks away from winter.

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  • Image for: Increasing likelihood of widespread rainfall across most states

    Increasing likelihood of widespread rainfall across most states

    An unusual weather pattern for late autumn will bring rain to large parts of central and eastern Australia later this week and into next week, potentially delivering the highest totals in many months to some parched areas.

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  • Image for: Thick Melbourne fog reduces visibility to 100m

    Thick Melbourne fog reduces visibility to 100m

    Most of Melbourne awoke to a dense layer of fog on Tuesday morning, with visibility as low as 100 metres in some parts of the city, including at Avalon and Moorabbin Airports.

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  • Image for: Wet week ahead for multiple Australian states

    Wet week ahead for multiple Australian states

    Rain and thunderstorms will spread over parts of the Australian outback this week, affecting at least five states and territories.

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  • Image for: Autumn high opens window for hazard reduction burns in NSW

    Autumn high opens window for hazard reduction burns in NSW

    A strong high pressure system over southern Australia created a settled autumn weather window across NSW this weekend, allowing fire crews to carry out hazard reduction burns in parts of the Blue Mountains National Park and Royal National Park.

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  • Image for: Mother's Day Forecast

    Mother's Day Forecast

    Regardless of the chilly opening to this Mother’s Day weekend for most of the country, we still want to make Mother’s Day special.

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  • Image for: Rain returning to Australia’s east coast next week

    Rain returning to Australia’s east coast next week

    Parts of Australia’s east coast could see rain every day next week as onshore winds combine with abnormally warm seas, with both Sydney and Brisbane in line for a string of wet days.

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  • Image for: Frosty weekend ahead in at least six states

    Frosty weekend ahead in at least six states

    Chilly nights with inland frosts are likely across a large portion of Australia this weekend, with the potential for the mercury to reach the freezing point in all states and territories except Western Australia.

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  • Image for: Bitterly cold airmass brings snow, freezing temperatures to southeast Australia

    Bitterly cold airmass brings snow, freezing temperatures to southeast Australia

    Frigid temperatures have set in across southeastern Australia, with showers, small hail, snowfalls and icy winds all part of the mix on what promises to be the coldest day of 2026 to date in many locations.

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