Slow-moving Tasman Sea high to bring rain, storms and heat across Australia this week

An unusually slow-moving high pressure system centred over the Tasman Sea will cause a contrasting mix of weather across Australia this week, with heavy rain and thunderstorms in the country’s east and a spring heatwave in parts of the south.

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Hobart warmer than Brisbane for at least a week

A highly unusual weather anomaly is underway in eastern Australia, with maximum temperatures in Hobart likely to exceed those in Brisbane for a week or longer.

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First Tropical Cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere is ahead of season

Tropical Cyclone Wati has developed in the South Pacific and is the first of the 2026-27 southern hemisphere cyclone season.

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Hobart's Heat Streak

This year, Hobart has decided to skip spring and head straight for summer! 

The city is on track to record eight consecutive days above 20°C, which would set a new October record.

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