Tag: Australian weather
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Victoria Braces for Extreme Fire Danger as Heatwave Intensifies and PM Attends Bondi Victim’s Funeral
Overview: Extreme Fire Danger Across Victoria A heatwave gripping Victoria is forecast to push fire conditions to the upper end of the danger scale this Friday, with authorities warning that any new bushfires could be rapid and uncontrollable. The state’s fire services have issued heightened alerts, urging residents to prepare for extreme weather, stay vigilant,…
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Cyclone Hayley Set to Slam Northern WA Coast as Severe Category Three System
Overview: Hayley Strengthens While Heads for Western Australia Tropical Cyclone Hayley has intensified and is on a collision course with the northern coast of Western Australia. After being upgraded to a category four system at one point, the storm is forecast to cross the Dampier Peninsula, bringing a potential shift to a category three or…
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Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Forecast: Cold, Wet and Bumpy Conditions Amid Cyclone and Bushfire Threats Across Australia
Overview: A Challenging Sydney to Hobart for 2024-25 The annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race is expected to kick off under unsettled skies, with sailors facing a cold, wet, and choppy crossing from Sydney Harbour to the southern oceanic routes. While last year’s tragic conditions are not forecast to repeat, organizers, crews, and supporters should…