Weather

Weather outlookPre-summer scorcher: When we’ll get relief from the heat

A series of storms are set to snap Queensland’s heatwave – but not before potentially record-breaking temperatures in some regions.

Tobias Jurss-Lewis

Weather46C and baking: Where heatwave will set records tumbling

Parts of Queensland are set for days of record-breaking heat with the mercury to hit 46C and storms on the horizon. SEE WHERE IT’LL BE HOTTEST

Tobias Jurss-Lewis

Scorching46C hell on earth: Temps to soar 14C as severe heatwave hits

Temperatures in some parts of Queensland will soar more than 14C in just five days to 46C as a severe heatwave grips the state. Records could be smashed as the November average is obliterated.

Tobias Jurss-Lewis

WEATHERSevere storms, large hail set to stop heatwave in its tracks

Southeast Queensland’s recent heatwave is set to be stopped in its tracks by severe thunderstorms that could bring large hail and heavy rainfall to the region, but not before one more day of sweltering conditions.

Nathan Edwards

La NinaCyclone alert: Authorities warn of severe weather season

Queenslanders have been warned to prepare for the possibility of more cyclones this summer, with a severe weather season already predicted for the coming months.

Domanii Cameron

Here comes summerPerth set for late spring scorcher

We may be enjoying perfect spring weather in Perth this weekend but temperatures are set to soar for the start of the working week.

Samantha Rogers

November rainPerth records wettest November on record

Perth has recorded its wettest November on record — and we’re only halfway through.

Weather‘Pretty gross’: Temps soar to 42C as heatwave sets in

Queensland temperatures have soared, and will continue to rise as a five-day heatwave sets in, with the mercury tipped to go as high as 42C in some parts and high humidity in the southeast adding to the discomfort.

Tobias Jurss-Lewis

Big gainsGrain harvest shaping up better than expected

The WA Grain Industry’s monthly crop report has scaled up its estimates, after harvest shows yields are up to 20 per cent better than first forecast.

Jenne Brammer

WeatherQld set to bake with heatwave forecast

Queenslanders are set to sizzle as a heatwave brings temperatures up to 10C above average to southern and central parts of the state.

Aaron Bunch

Wet springWeekend showers may smash November rainfall record

Perth has recorded its wettest November since the early 1990s as early morning showers ensured the monthly rainfall total was now three times above the average.

WEATHERSevere storms on the horizon ahead of 42C scorcher

Queenslanders have been told to brace for a sweltering heatwave that will follow in the wake of severe afternoon storms in southeast Queensland today, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 42C in some parts of the state.

DANIELLE O'NEAL

WEATHERRain, hail.... and then 40C+ heatwave

Huge parts of Queensland are set to be smashed by thunderstorms, bringing in strong winds and hail this afternoon, ahead of a heatwave in coming days.

Nathan Edwards

Wild weatherNovember rain buckets down on Perth

Perth has received close to its monthly rain average in a single day as a storm brought showers and hail to the metro area.

Storm brewingSevere weather warning issued for WA’s South West

A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of the South West, bringing thunderstorms and gusty showers to Perth tomorrow morning.

Storm damageSupercell hail storm claims surge past 25,000

Thousands of Queenslanders have lodged claims after their homes and cars were battered by the election day supercell hail storm with one insurer estimating the total bill will exceed $1bn.

Gerard Cockburn, Glen Norris

WeatherHail, 7000 blacked out as storms sweep through SEQ

Less than a week after a supercell wreaked havoc across the state’s southeast, another powerful storm ripped through Brisbane on Thursday afternoon, downing trees and leaving 7000 homes without power.

Torny Miller

Weather42C heat storm: Extreme weather to smash Qld from today

Much of Queensland is set to be hit by unprecedented heat, high fire danger and potentially destructive thunderstorms in an extreme weather event set to smash into the state from today.

Nathan Edwards

AlertSick scam hits storm victims while they’re down

A low act has taken advantage of Ipswich victims of the weekend superstorms, particularly targeting the vulnerable such as the elderly and disabled.

Cloe Read

Wild weather$1b damage bill: The suburbs hardest hit by super cell storm

Insurance companies warn the damage bill from the weekend’s horror hail storm will top $1 billion, as claims continue to pour in. See which suburbs were hardest hit.

Glen Norris, Cloe Read, Cormac Pearson

Wild weather‘Bomb zone’: Super storm leaves thousands homeless

More than 2000 homes in Springfield Lakes are still without power this morning after a destructive super storm sent baseball-sized hail smashing into the suburb at the weekend. SEE THE SHOCKING PICTURES

Danielle O'Neal, Sophie Chirgwin

Rain, rain go awayPerth’s biggest downpour in months not over yet

Just days after we basked in the hottest day since March, wet weather has put a dampener on any Sunday beach plans.

Natalie Richards

Wild weatherSuper cell fury ‘worst hail storm in six years’

Yesterday’s wild weather was the worst hail storm seen since 2014, according to RACQ. Nine severe fronts caused chaos as 14cm hail fell and more than 50,000 homes and businesses lost power. There were 15,000 still without power on Sunday. SEE PICS, VIDEO, WORST-HIT AREAS

Sophie Chirgwin, Thomas Morgan, Cormac Pearson, Sophie Chirgwin, Greg Stolz, Danielle O'Neal and Nathan Edwards