Tropical cyclone threat grows as heavy rainfall hits northern Australia |
Meteorologists are warning of increasing tropical cyclone potential near northern Australia this week as a monsoonal surge and an active Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) bring heavy rainfall and unstable weather conditions to the region. Weather Systems Strengthening Over Northern AustraliaA strong burst of monsoonal winds sweeping across the Maritime Continent is expected to inject moisture-laden air […]
Cyclone Alfred slows, delaying landfall and increasing flood risk in Australia |
Listen to article Tropical Cyclone Alfred has unexpectedly slowed, delaying its projected landfall on Australia’s east coast by at least 24 hours. Forecasters now expect it to make landfall early Saturday, a shift from earlier predictions of an early Friday impact. The delay raises concerns about prolonged heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding across southeast Queensland […]