Tropical Cyclone Maila is now the latest storm to form over waters close to Australia. The storm is unusual, has behaved erratically and even defied all projected weather forecasts. In this regard, the storm was initially forecast to form close to the Solomon Islands then track west southwest and make landfall over the Cape York […]

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An incredible tropical cyclone has finally concluded its journey after making landfall 3 times across northern Australia. After making landfall across the Cape York Peninsula (Queensland) a week ago, the system passed back over the sea over the Gulf of Carpentaria only to make landfall again south of Nhulunbuy (Northern Territory) as a weaker storm. […]

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The thunderstorm events of Thursday afternoon was part of a strong cold front and wind change passing across southern Australia effectively heralding the change into autumn and ending the summer season for 2025/2026. During the afternoon as highlighted below, there were at least three separate thunderstorm events that impacted the Sydney region during the afternoon. […]

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Note: This thunderstorm did produce copious amounts of hail of up to 5 cm in size. During my storm chase, I encountered hail to 3 cm and documented this around St Marys and Kingswood. Mid to late afternoon Saturday, I was having a lay down when I heard the sound of distant thunder occurring outside. […]

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Born south of the Soloman Islands, the storm named as Tropical Cyclone Narelle looks set to become a significant storm system and one that will be remembered for a long time. The storm took shape during Tuesday and Wednesday, travelled at considerable speed westward (I heard reports of 18 km/h) then made landfall Friday morning […]

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