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Here's today's forecast for capital cities around Australia.For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit www.bom.gov.au ...
31/08/2026

Here's today's forecast for capital cities around Australia.

For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app

31/08/2026

A band of cloud associated with a cold front is moving towards the western coast of Australia.

Throughout this afternoon and evening, this front will move ashore bringing a brief spell of wet weather and some gusty winds to southern western Australia.

A fast-moving front such as this one is typical for springtime.

After crossing WA this evening, the cold front will only take about 24 hours to move across the Great Australian Bight and reach south-east Australia.

This will mean rain, strong winds and large waves for South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania on Tuesday evening, towards the end of a warm spring day.

Severe Weather Warnings might be issued for strong to damaging winds expected in parts of these states, so keep an eye on your local forecast at www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

The bureau issues Flood Watches and Flood Warnings across Australia. Do you know the difference between them? A Floo...
31/08/2026

The bureau issues Flood Watches and Flood Warnings across Australia.

Do you know the difference between them?

A Flood Watch:
❌ isn't a warning of imminent flooding
✔️ is a 'heads up' for possible future flooding
✔️ provides early advice of a developing situation

A Flood Warning:
✔️ is issued when flooding is more certain
✔️ is more targeted and issued for specific locations
✔️ can include predictions about the severity or level of flooding

Know your weather. Know your risk. For more information on floods, visit https://ow.ly/iVl050ZH4yQ

31/08/2026

National Weather Forecast: A warm start to spring.

Video current: 1:00 pm AEST 31 August 2026.

For the latest forecasts and warnings, go to www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

☀️ It is forecast to be an unseasonally warm start to spring across much of the country. Large parts of north-west, cent...
31/08/2026

☀️ It is forecast to be an unseasonally warm start to spring across much of the country.

Large parts of north-west, central and eastern Australia will experience maximum temperatures well above the September average this week.

For example, Melbourne is forecast to reach 22°C on Tuesday, which is 5°C higher than average. Hobart, Adelaide and Canberra will also peak above 20°C this week.

The spring warmth will be particularly noticeable through parts of the Interior, and along the east coast.

Sydney is forecast to reach 27°C on Wednesday, peaking at 29°C on Sunday. This is 9°C above average. The first 7 days of spring could all be above 22°C, which has not happened before in our observations.

Brisbane will climb into the low-30s by Thursday and as high as 33°C into the weekend.
At the same time, maximum temperatures will reach the high-30s for parts of central and north-west Australia, including 37°C at Oodnadatta and 38°C at Marble Bar, which are both unusually early in the season.

The combination of higher than average temperatures and dry winds will generate high fire dangers in some areas during the coming week.

Stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings via www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

The last weekend of winter was a relatively mild one across south-east Australia.The combination of clear skies and ligh...
31/08/2026

The last weekend of winter was a relatively mild one across south-east Australia.

The combination of clear skies and light winds pushed maximum temperatures above average across Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales.

Over the weekend, a number of locations observed their warmest August day on record, including:

Saturday 29 August 2026

• Larapuna Tas, 19.4°C
• Mount Hotham Vic, 11.1°C

Sunday 30 August 2026

• St. Helens Tas, 23.1°C
• Maria Island Tas, 20.5°C
• Sheffield School Farm Tas, 19.5°C
• Falls Creek Vic, 12.7°C
• Mount Buller Vic, 11.3°C

Mild temperatures are forecast again today, on the last day of winter, due to a large high pressure system centred over Victoria. Further records may be reaches this afternoon across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

As this weather system moves eastwards in the coming days, northerly winds will strengthen. These will push temperatures even higher as we head in into the first few days of spring.

Stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings via out website www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

Cloud iridescence is an optical phenomenon where clouds display shimmering, pastel-like colours, similar to the colours ...
31/08/2026

Cloud iridescence is an optical phenomenon where clouds display shimmering, pastel-like colours, similar to the colours on a soap bubble or an oil slick.

It happens when sunlight passes through a thin cloud made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are all about the same size.

These colourful clouds are rare to see because several conditions need to be just right. As well as cloud particles needing to be similar in size, the sunlight needs to hit the cloud at the right angle.

There's not a lot you can do to try to see these clouds, it's really a case of being in the right place at the right time.

All the factors came into alignment on Friday at Hill End in Gippsland, Victoria, where this lovely photo was captured.

For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

Photo credit: Jane Everett, Hill End, Vic

Here's today's forecast for capital cities around Australia.For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit www.bom.gov.au ...
30/08/2026

Here's today's forecast for capital cities around Australia.

For the latest forecasts and warnings, visit www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

30/08/2026

Dry lightning occurs when a thunderstorm generates lightning but little, if any, rainfall at ground level, with most of the rain evaporating before it reaches the surface.

Dry lightning can start bushfires, while the gusty winds associated with the storm can spread the flames and make existing fires harder to control, all without the relieving rain that a thunderstorm might otherwise bring.

Learn more about how weather affects fires through the knowledge centre on our website https://ow.ly/5Zm350ZH0cJ

For the latest forecasts and warnings, go to our website www.bom.gov.au or visit the BOM Weather app.

30/08/2026

National weather forecast for Monday 31 August 2026.

A warm end to winter with above average temperatures nationwide.

Sunshine and light winds across much of the country.

Very little rainfall expected with just a few showers for coastal Queensland and a front which will cross south-west Western Australia.

Current: 3:00pm 30 August 2026.

For the latest forecasts and warnings, go to www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app.

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