Cyclone Uesi is expected to spare Australia’s waterlogged east coast of further deluges but will bring dangerous beach conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said Cyclone Kimi was travelling southeast about 150km north of Townsville about 7pm AEST on Monday. Existing Cyclones in the Eastern Region: Nil. There is an "increasing chance" of a tropical cyclone forming in the Coral Sea off Queensland late this week, the Bureau of Meteorology says. — Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) (@lifesavingqld) December 13, 2020 High tides have washed away the popular sandy Main Beach in Byron … Queensland to be hit with 300mm of rain as tropical cyclone forms 8:27am Mar 10, 2020 Queensland could be drenched with up to 300mm of rain as a tropical cyclone forms in the Coral Sea. Queensland and much of the NSW east coast are in for another drenching, with a cyclone bringing more heavy rain and huge seas. The names in red are due to be retired. ... 2020 3:40pm. Photo: QLD FSES Cyclone Uesi and Heatwave in the North. "Every northern wet season has had at least one tropical cyclone cross the Australian coast, so we can never be complacent. ... 2020. The Australian region has a 66% chance of having more tropical cyclones than average, which is the same as a 34% chance of fewer tropical cyclones than average. It comes as 67.1% of Queensland remains drought-declared. Of these, 102, including two subtropical cyclones in the South Atlantic Ocean and three tropical-like cyclone in the Mediterranean Sea, have been named by various weather agencies when they attained maximum sustained winds of 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph). "It's expected that the combination of king tides and big swells may contribute to more coastal erosion.". Find out more and Get Ready Check out these other pages and resources to help you Get Ready. The swell could peak as high as 3.5m on Friday when hazardous surf conditions and high winds are likely. Will Donald Trump lose all his perks as a former president if he's convicted at his impeachment trial? In the video above: Queensland… December 13, 2020 The heaviest falls on Sunday were in hinterland areas stretching from Bundaberg to northern NSW. Issued at 1:17 pm EST on Tuesday 13 October 2020. "On average Australia sees 9 to 11 tropical cyclones each year, with 4 crossing the coast. Know your risk. There were only 3 tropical cyclones, of which only one caused any damage. The outlook indicates that an average to slightly-above-average number of tropical cyclones is most likely in the Australian region and all sub-regions for 2020–21. Now, more than ever, it's vital to heed the Bureau's warning to Know your weather. ... 2020 11:29am. The 2020-21 Australian Region cyclone season was one of the least active seasons in Australian cyclone history. Ms Kirkup said the island is likely to cop the brunt of the cyclone. "This means that communities right across northern Australia need to stay be prepared now, and stay informed from the very start of the tropical cyclone season in October, right though until April.". "La Nina also brings more rain and increased humidity, which can mean fewer extreme heat days. The Bureau of Meteorology's (BOM) Helen Kirkup said it would still produce swells of up to 5.5 metres as it tracks along the New South Wales coast. Stay safe and informed with ABC's checklists & survival kits. Tropical Cyclone Uesi is moving slowly south and is expected to continue moving southward for the next 48 to 72 hours, but may turn to the southwest late in the week and enter the eastern region. During mid to late November 2020, a moderate strength pulse of the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO) tracked eastwards across the equatorial Indian Ocean towards the Maritime Continent and Australian longitudes. http://www.bom.gov.au/knowyourweather/?utm_source=media-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=public-safety, La Nina is likely to bring more rain than usual, with an increased risk of widespread flooding, Likely to see more tropical lows and cyclones than normal, Earlier start to the wet season across the north, About Tropical Cyclones - http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/, Tropical cyclone warnings and information: www.bom.gov.au/cyclone, National Tropical Cyclone Outlook: www.bom.gov.au/climate/cyclones/australia/, This page was created at 13:18 on Tuesday 19 January 2021 (UTC), © Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2021, Bureau of Meteorology (ABN 92 637 533 532) | CRICOS Provider 02015K | Disclaimer | Privacy | Accessibility, www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtdFJggSIUU&feature=youtu.be, http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave/, http://www.bom.gov.au/knowyourweather/?utm_source=media-release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=public-safety, http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/tropical-cyclone-knowledge-centre/, www.bom.gov.au/climate/cyclones/australia/, South East Queensland – Local Forecast Areas. Potential Cyclones: At 1pm AEST Saturday, a weak tropical low (central pressure 1003 hPa) lay off the northeast tropical Queensland coast, about 170km northeast of Cooktown. On 24 November, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reported that a tropical lo… But while heatwaves may not be as severe, the Bureau's advice is that in southern areas they may last longer and be more humid both of which can increase the risk to human health. Jandowae floods, Queensland 12 February, 2020. Uesi is already creating dangerous surf on Queensland’s south-east coast. On Friday morning, the BOM said Hamilton Island had recorded a wind gust of 104 kilometres per hour overnight. Generally most of Northern and Eastern Australia is in line to receive much better rainfall than the last few years. The first cyclone name for the 2020-21 season is highlighted. Bureau Home > Tropical Cyclones > About > Cyclone Outlooks > Tropical Cyclone seasonal outlook for The Coral Sea, Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyQueensland. The rainfall is more likely to stay off shore," she said. ", "Meanwhile, if dry conditions continue in southwest Western Australia as forecast, the potential for more fire weather days there could increase.". "But as the system continues to track towards the south east and away from Queensland's coast, we will see those effects easing." 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