A major storm has pounded California's central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach.
Martha Mendoza and Stefanie Dazio
‘It’s too hot to do anything’ are the words I’ve heard rumbling through Perth while we all have scattered to do our shopping in the final few hours of trading hours before Christmas.
Emma Garlett
Showers and storms will continue to linger about Queensland's north coast, but are not expected to cause renewed flooding as a tropical low moves out to sea.
Samantha Lock and Laine Clark
The flood risk remains in parts of north Queensland with storms still possible though relief is in sight as a tropical low moves out to sea.
Samantha Lock
The people of Perth and their furry friends flocked to their closest beach on Saturday as parts of WA were under a heatwave warning.
Kellie Balaam
The Bureau of Meteorology has revised down the temperature forecast for next Wednesday - and you might even need a jumper.
Natalie Richards
Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.
Savannah Meacham
With summer well and truly under way as temperatures are set to soar into the high 30s this week, many were expecting a scorching Christmas Day.
Sofia Fimognari
Australians can expect to be of good cheer as the official forecast for Christmas Day expects settled warm and dry conditions for most of the country.
Jack Gramenz
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its official forecast for Christmas Day - and it’s one of the coolest on record.
Claire Sadler
The Bureau of Meteorology has just released its all important Christmas weather forecast. Here’s what to expect around Australia.
Peta Rasdien
The rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland after a run of bleak weather that has caused flooding, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match.
Savannah Meacham and Fraser Barton
If you’re wondering what the weather will have in store for us on Christmas, wait no longer, the official forecast is out this afternoon.
Jonathon Nolan & Alexandra Feiam
A tropical low is a chance of forming off rain-hit Queensland but the Bureau of Meteorology says it is unlikely to develop into the season's first cyclone.
Amid a severe heatwave, a bushfire, and a flood warning in other parts of WA, Perth’s seeming escape from the extreme weather will be short-lived.
Ella Loneragan
Temperatures are starting to ease after a blast of heat sent the mercury soaring past 45C in parts of Victoria, NSW, Queensland and South Australia.
Savannah Meacham and Adrian Black
Perth is in for some cooler days ahead after receiving an absolute baking earlier in the week.
Jonathon Nolan
Over 15,000 homes across Perth were plunged into darkness on Wednesday night as the State’s power grid struggled to keep up with sweltering temperatures.
Jessica Page and Jake Dietsch
More than 15,000 residents across Perth are without power as the State swelters through its first 40C day in months.
Chloe Maher
This summer is expected to be warmer than average, reaching above the average maximum temperatures, according to BoM.
Artemisia Blythe
Australia's Pacific neighbour Vanuatu has taken the rare step of publicly criticising Canberra for its climate submission at the International Court of Justice.
Ben McKay
The Bureau reports an increased risk of heavy rain and cyclonic events.
Australia faces a hot, wet summer, experts say, with bushfires not ruled out either as heavy rain and warm weather put grasslands at risk.
Poppy Johnston
More than 30 people are dead and tens of thousands of others are displaced after monsoon rain flooded Malaysia and Thailand, with officials bracing for more.
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