Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

2024-02-06T05:55+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Ex-cyclone Kirrily has finally left Australia after dumping several months worth of rain in NSW while the flood emergency remains in parts of Queensland. He said much of the state was hit with 30mm to 50mm, noting 86mm was recorded at Kiama on the south coast and 64mm at Orange.

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

2024-02-06T05:49+0100newcastleherald (en)

Ex-cyclone Kirrily has finally left Australia after dumping several months worth of rain in NSW while the flood emergency remains in parts of Queensland. He said much of the state was hit with 30mm to 50mm, noting 86mm was recorded at Kiama on the south coast and 64mm at Orange.

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

2024-02-06T05:49+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Ex-cyclone Kirrily has finally left Australia after dumping several months worth of rain in NSW while the flood emergency remains in parts of Queensland. He said much of the state was hit with 30mm to 50mm, noting 86mm was recorded at Kiama on the south coast and 64mm at Orange.

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

2024-02-06T05:48+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Ex-cyclone Kirrily has finally left Australia after dumping several months worth of rain in NSW while the flood emergency remains in parts of Queensland. He said much of the state was hit with 30mm to 50mm, noting 86mm was recorded at Kiama on the south coast and 64mm at Orange.

Ex-tropical cyclone dumps months of rain in a day

2024-02-06T05:47+0100illawarramercury (en)

Ex-cyclone Kirrily has finally left Australia after dumping several months worth of rain in NSW while the flood emergency remains in parts of Queensland. He said much of the state was hit with 30mm to 50mm, noting 86mm was recorded at Kiama on the south coast and 64mm at Orange.

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane weather: When the rain stops

2024-02-06T03:55+0100whatsnew2day (en)

“The southern end of the low-pressure system will see the heaviest rainfall, with 30mm to 100mm expected,” Mr Hines said. ‘Canberra is right in line with the heavier rainfall totals and we could see between 50mm and 100mm of rain over the next 24 hours.’ “Sydney itself will get somewhere between 5mm and 20mm, while Wollongong may get 20mm to 30mm.

Former tropical cyclone Kirrily brings torrential rain and flash floods to NSW

2024-02-06T02:05+0100wn (en)

The SES rescued three people from flood waters as the tropical low moved south over the Queensland border, with more wet weather forecast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales was lashed....

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane weather: When rain will end

2024-02-06T01:09+0100dailymail (en)

'The southern side of the low pressure system will get the most significant rainfalls with 30mm up to 100mm expected.' 'Canberra is right in the line of the heavier rainfall totals and we could see between 50mm and 100mm of rain over the next 24 hours.

Former tropical cyclone Kirrily brings torrential rain and flash floods to NSW

2024-02-06T01:07+0100guardian (en)

New South Wales was lashed with torrential rain in the early hours of Tuesday, and three people were rescued from flood waters in their cars, as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily moved across the state. After wreaking havoc in Queensland, the ex-tropical cyclone crossed the border into western NSW on....

Drenching for remote Aussie town

2024-02-05T22:45+0100news_com_au (en)

The ex-cyclone triggered flood watches and warnings on Monday, with moderate and minor flood warnings remaining in place on Tuesday morning for parts of the state’s west. Moderate warnings for catchments including the Lachlan River to Cottons Weir and the Belubula River remain in place as the Bureau....

Drenching for remote Aussie town

2024-02-05T22:26+0100heraldsun (en)

The ex-cyclone triggered flood watches and warnings on Monday, with moderate and minor flood warnings remaining in place on Tuesday morning for parts of the state’s west. Moderate warnings for catchments including the Lachlan River to Cottons Weir and the Belubula River remain in place as the Bureau....

Sydney's Warragamba Dam set to spill as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily brings heaviest rain in decades

2024-02-05T21:09+0100abc-au (en)

Torrential rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will cause Warragamba Dam to spill during the coming days after bringing the heaviest rain in decades to north-west NSW on Monday. The tropical deluge has triggered flood watches and warnings from the western outback to the slopes and ranges, and....

Sydney's Warragamba Dam set to spill as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrilly brings heaviest rain in decades

2024-02-05T20:09+0100abc-au (en)

Torrential rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will cause Warragamba Dam to spill during the coming days after bringing the heaviest rain in decades to north-west NSW on Monday. The tropical deluge has triggered flood watches and warnings from the western outback to the slopes and ranges, and....

Flooding in outback Queensland a 'godsend' for grazier who has missed the rain

2024-02-05T06:19+0100abc-au (en)

In short: Floodwaters are slowly spreading across thousands of hectares in Queensland's Channel Country. It comes after ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily dumped hundreds of millimetres of rain across western and north west Queensland. What's next? The floodwaters will continue to move downstream, eventually making their way into Kati-Thanda Lake Eyre.

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

2024-02-05T05:52+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Wet weather has lashed remote Queensland as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily heads toward the NSW border. Roads were cut, rail networks were affected and flooding was widespread, with some properties expected to be inundated for months. The former cyclone now has NSW in its sights after moving from the....

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

2024-02-05T05:50+0100westernadvocate (en)

Wet weather has lashed remote Queensland as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily heads toward the NSW border. Roads were cut, rail networks were affected and flooding was widespread, with some properties expected to be inundated for months. The former cyclone now has NSW in its sights after moving from the....

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

2024-02-05T05:40+0100newcastleherald (en)

Wet weather has lashed remote Queensland as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily heads toward the NSW border. Roads were cut, rail networks were affected and flooding was widespread, with some properties expected to be inundated for months. The former cyclone now has NSW in its sights after moving from the....

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

2024-02-05T05:39+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Wet weather has lashed remote Queensland as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily heads toward the NSW border. Roads were cut, rail networks were affected and flooding was widespread, with some properties expected to be inundated for months. The former cyclone now has NSW in its sights after moving from the....

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

2024-02-05T05:32+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Wet weather has lashed remote Queensland as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily heads toward the NSW border. Roads were cut, rail networks were affected and flooding was widespread, with some properties expected to be inundated for months. The former cyclone now has NSW in its sights after moving from the....

Ex-cyclone Kirrily tracks south, brings more rain

2024-02-05T05:29+0100illawarramercury (en)

Wet weather has lashed remote Queensland as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily heads toward the NSW border. Roads were cut, rail networks were affected and flooding was widespread, with some properties expected to be inundated for months. The former cyclone now has NSW in its sights after moving from the....

‘Dangerous’ floods as ex-TC Kirrily moves across NSW

2024-02-05T04:24+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

Flood warnings have been issued across western NSW as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily brings dangerous downpours to a wide swathe of Australia . Kirrily dumped drenching rain on western Queensland over the weekend, as it moved south along the Northern Territory border to NSW.

‘Life-threatening’ rain, floods to smash state

2024-02-05T01:29+0100wn (en)

Intense rainfall and life-threatening flash floods could hit large swathes of Australia ’s most populous state this week as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily continues its rampage across the country. ......

‘Life-threatening’ rain, floods to smash state

2024-02-05T01:21+0100news_com_au (en)

Intense rainfall and life-threatening flash floods could hit large swathes of Australia ’s most populous state this week as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily continues its rampage across the country. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for the Upper Western region of NSW on Monday as the weather system shifts from Queensland to NSW.

NSW SES Positions Assets, Personnel for Forecasted Heavy Rainfall

2024-02-05T01:18+0100miragenews (en)

Residents and visitors in northern inland parts of NSW are being urged to stay up to date with weather warnings as heavy rain is forecast, bringing a risk of flash flooding in low lying areas. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is asking people in the north western NSW communities of Broken Hill,....

ASSETS AND PERSONNEL PREPOSITIONED IN NORTHERN INLAND NSW AHEAD OF FORECAST HEAVY RAINFALL

2024-02-05T01:14+0100nationaltribune (en)

Residents and visitors in northern inland parts of NSW are being urged to stay up to date with weather warnings as heavy rain is forecast, bringing a risk of flash flooding in low lying areas. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is asking people in the north western NSW communities of Broken Hill,....

‘Life-threatening’ rain, floods to smash state

2024-02-05T01:08+0100heraldsun (en)

Intense rainfall and life-threatening flash floods could hit large swathes of Australia ’s most populous state this week as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily continues its rampage across the country. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for the Upper Western region of NSW on Monday as the weather system shifts from Queensland to NSW.

‘Life-threatening’ rain, floods to smash state

2024-02-05T01:05+0100qt (en)

Intense rainfall and life-threatening flash floods could hit large swathes of Australia ’s most populous state this week as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily continues its rampage across the country. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for the Upper Western region of NSW on Monday as the weather system shifts from Queensland to NSW.

'Life-threatening' flooding warning as ex-tropical cyclone heads southeast

2024-02-04T21:05+01009news (en)

There are warnings of life-threatening flooding for parts of New South Wales today as ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily tracks southeast. Driven by abundant tropical moisture, Kirrily's trajectory is set to bring heavy rainfall to western, central, and southeastern parts of NSW and eastern Victoria today.

Murrumbidgee flood advisories issued ahead of big Riverina rain forecast

2024-02-04T08:58+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

The State Emergency Service has warned Riverina communities to stay alert amid predictions of up to 60mm of rain for Monday and a flood watch is issued for along the Murrumbidgee River. "An inland trough is forecast to develop in the northwest NSW during Monday as the remnants of ex-Tropical....

Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth weather: Blistering heatwave scorches the country - as one state braces for a trifecta of wild weather including ANOTHER cyclone

2024-02-04T03:11+0100dailymail (en)

is expected to have temperatures rise, with its western suburbs, such as Parramatta and Penrith, to hit 39C. Meanwhile, the temperature in will reach 37C and people in will feel a top of 36C. And it's not just the capital cities feeling the heat, as the regions are set for soaring temperatures, with the conditions peaking on Sunday.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily isolates outback residents for weeks as Coral Sea low gains strength

2024-02-04T01:13+0100abc-au (en)

In short : Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has caused major flooding that will isolate outback residents for several weeks. River levels rose over 8 metres across the region and are still rising, the BOM says. What's next? The system will dissipate over NSW early this week but another possible cyclone is gaining strength in the Coral Sea.

Severe weather warning issued as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return

2024-02-03T11:21+0100sbs (en)

Northwest regions already battling floods are preparing for another soaking this weekend, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return. After hammering the region days earlier, the former cyclone is set to pass through again with heavy rain before tracking south along the Queensland-Northern Territory border.

New cyclone fears as Kirrily threat remains

2024-02-03T10:28+0100whatsnew2day (en)

Former Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to threaten parts of Queensland with dangerous and ‘life-threatening flooding’ amid fears of another cyclone off the east coast. A severe weather warning was issued for the southwestern Gulf country near the Northern Territory on Saturday morning as the system moves further southwest.

State hit by ‘life threatening’ flooding

2024-02-03T10:25+0100couriermail (en)

A severe weather warning was issued for the southwest Gulf Country near the Northern Territory on Saturday morning, as the system makes its way further southwest. Meanwhile, the North Tropical Coast seems to be spared for now after the Bureau cancelled an earlier severe weather warning for the region.

Australia’s wild weather triggers heatwave and flood warnings

2024-02-03T09:00+0100straitstimesSG (en)

SYDNEY - Parts of Australia ’s south-east are facing extreme heat this weekend, while ex-tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds in other parts of the nation. In Victoria state, temperatures in some areas may reach as high as 43 deg C, and there is a....

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

2024-02-03T08:49+0100bordermail (en)

Northwest regions already battling floods are preparing for another soaking this weekend, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return. A severe weather warning has been issued for the border regions, encompassing the Carpentaria, Barkly and Simpson districts to the west, as well as Queensland's Gulf Country, North West and Channel Country.

High summer heatwave set to blanket country from coast to coast

2024-02-03T02:44+01009news (en)

From the Indian Ocean to the Pacific coast, every state and territory in Australia is expected to see heatwave conditions this weekend. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that today and tomorrow, a low-intensity heatwave could settle in across the country from Broome to Tasmania.

Scorching temperatures forecast for Western Sydney, Melbourne and northern Victoria

2024-02-03T02:23+0100guardian (en)

Much of southern Queensland and eastern New South Wales will be gripped by heatwave conditions over the weekend as Western Sydney and Melbourne brace for temperatures in the high 30s on Sunday. has continued to dump heavy rain across parts of outback Queensland but the system was forecast to track....

Kirilly's U-turn will drench FNQ all over again

2024-02-03T02:09+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

After subjecting Far North Queensland to some of the biggest drenchings ever recorded, ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has turned around to give the region another huge soaking. After hammering the region days earlier, the former cyclone is set to pass through again with heavy rain before tracking south along the Queensland-Northern Territory border.

Weather: Fears grow over new cyclone forming as ex-TC Kirrily causes flash flooding and 300mm falls - while the rest of Australia bakes in heatwave conditions

2024-02-03T02:03+0100dailymail (en)

Parts of Australia still drenched from an ex-tropical cyclone are bracing for a similar system that is forming off the coast - while southern parts of the country are set to swelter as the weather bureau issues a fresh heatwave warning. Just over a week after ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily made....

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

2024-02-03T00:17+0100illawarramercury (en)

Northwest regions already battling floods are preparing for another soaking this weekend, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return. A severe weather warning has been issued for the border regions, encompassing the Carpentaria, Barkly and Simpson districts to the west, as well as Queensland's Gulf Country, North West and Channel Country.

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

2024-02-02T23:56+0100westernadvocate (en)

Northwest regions already battling floods are preparing for another soaking this weekend, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return. A severe weather warning has been issued for the border regions, encompassing the Carpentaria, Barkly and Simpson districts to the west, as well as Queensland's Gulf Country, North West and Channel Country.

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

2024-02-02T23:22+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Northwest regions already battling floods are preparing for another soaking this weekend, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return. A severe weather warning has been issued for the border regions, encompassing the Carpentaria, Barkly and Simpson districts to the west, as well as Queensland's Gulf Country, North West and Channel Country.

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

2024-02-02T23:20+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Northwest regions already battling floods are preparing for another soaking this weekend, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return. A severe weather warning has been issued for the border regions, encompassing the Carpentaria, Barkly and Simpson districts to the west, as well as Queensland's Gulf Country, North West and Channel Country.

New cyclone fear for battered state

2024-02-02T23:18+0100wn (en)

Ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily continues to threaten parts of Queensland with dangerous and “life threatening flooding”, amid fears a new cyclone could be brewing off the east coast. ......

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

2024-02-02T23:16+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Northwest regions already battling floods are preparing for another soaking this weekend, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return. A severe weather warning has been issued for the border regions, encompassing the Carpentaria, Barkly and Simpson districts to the west, as well as Queensland's Gulf Country, North West and Channel Country.

Severe weather warning for border as ex-Kirrily lingers

2024-02-02T23:16+0100newcastleherald (en)

Northwest regions already battling floods are preparing for another soaking this weekend, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to return. A severe weather warning has been issued for the border regions, encompassing the Carpentaria, Barkly and Simpson districts to the west, as well as Queensland's Gulf Country, North West and Channel Country.

New cyclone fear for battered state

2024-02-02T22:42+0100news_com_au (en)

A severe weather warning was issued for the southwest Gulf Country near the Northern Territory on Saturday morning, as the system makes its way further southwest. In the 24 hours to 9am Friday, more than 300mm of rain was recorded in some parts of the region, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning....

New cyclone fear for battered state

2024-02-02T22:25+0100qt (en)

A severe weather warning was issued for the southwest Gulf Country near the Northern Territory on Saturday morning, as the system makes its way further southwest. In the 24 hours to 9am Friday, more than 300mm of rain was recorded in some parts of the region, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning....

New cyclone fear for battered state

2024-02-02T22:22+0100heraldsun (en)

A severe weather warning was issued for the southwest Gulf Country near the Northern Territory on Saturday morning, as the system makes its way further southwest. In the 24 hours to 9am Friday, more than 300mm of rain was recorded in some parts of the region, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning....

Brutal outlook for weekend weather

2024-02-02T22:00+0100news_com_au (en)

Yet, at the same time, in Australia ’s north up to 300mm of rain could fall in just one day potentially leading to life threatening flooding as the remains of tropical cyclone Kirrily refuse to let up. Canberra could see 35C on Sunday, Melbourne is looking at 37C and parts of Sydney will top that at 39C.

Queenslanders warned of potential flooding as third weather system looms

2024-02-02T21:54+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Queenslanders are being warned of potentially "life threatening" flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily , with another severe weather system also on its way.

Brutal outlook for weekend weather

2024-02-02T21:54+0100qt (en)

Yet, at the same time, in Australia ’s north up to 300mm of rain could fall in just one day potentially leading to life threatening flooding as the remains of tropical cyclone Kirrily refuse to let up. Canberra could see 35C on Sunday, Melbourne is looking at 37C and parts of Sydney will top that at 39C.

Queenslanders warned of potential flooding as third weather system looms

2024-02-02T21:51+0100theage (en)

Queenslanders are being warned of potentially "life threatening" flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily , with another severe weather system also on its way.

Queenslanders warned of potential flooding as third weather system looms

2024-02-02T21:50+0100smh (en)

Queenslanders are being warned of potentially "life threatening" flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily , with another severe weather system also on its way.

From heatwave to ex-Cyclone Kirrily flooding: What Australia can expect in coming days

2024-02-02T20:21+0100abc-au (en)

A burst of hot northerly winds will bring the highest temperatures in years to parts of south-east Australia this weekend, while ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily carves a trail of torrential rain and flooding across western Queensland and the eastern Northern Territory.

Cyclone Set for ‘Last Hurrah’ in Queensland as Another Threat Looms

2024-02-02T14:20+0100wn (en)

The “last hurrah” for ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily is finally approaching as another threat looms. A week after making landfall, ex-Kirrily is still hammering flood-hit Queensland regions with heavy rain and damaging winds.

Cyclone Set for ‘Last Hurrah’ in Queensland as Another Threat Looms

2024-02-02T13:17+0100theepochtimes (en)

The “last hurrah” for ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily is finally approaching as another threat looms. A week after making landfall, ex-Kirrily is still hammering flood-hit Queensland regions with heavy rain and damaging winds. As another cyclone threatens to form off the Queensland coast, ex-Kirrily’s....

Coastal restoration works begin soon

2024-02-02T05:38+0100miragenews (en)

Coastal change restoration works will start next Monday (5 February) at Cungulla following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily impacting the region. The work is part of Townsville City Council's recovery effort after the natural weather event. Heavy machinery will reprofile the sand at the location after it experienced erosion from the cyclone.

1000mm deluge to drench one state

2024-02-02T05:12+0100heraldsun (en)

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for western parts of the state as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to wreak havoc with intense downpours. Residents in the towns surrounding Burketown and Mount Isa could be drenched by daily rainfall totals of more than 300mm,....

1000mm deluge to drench one state

2024-02-02T05:08+0100qt (en)

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for western parts of the state as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to wreak havoc with intense downpours. Residents in the towns surrounding Burketown and Mount Isa could be drenched by daily rainfall totals of more than 300mm,....

1000mm deluge to drench one state

2024-02-02T05:02+0100news_com_au (en)

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for western parts of the state as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to wreak havoc with intense downpours. Residents in the towns surrounding Burketown and Mount Isa could be drenched by daily rainfall totals of more than 300mm,....

Weather in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide: Weekend heat wave hits

2024-02-02T05:00+0100whatsnew2day (en)

Sydney. Sydneysiders are in for a dry and hot weekend, with temperatures reaching 28 degrees Celsius on Friday, 27 degrees Celsius on Saturday and 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The Bureau warned that large and strong surf conditions would make activities such as fishing, swimming and surfing dangerous in the affected areas.

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide weather: Weekend heatwave to strike

2024-02-02T03:44+0100dailymail (en)

Sydneysiders will receive a dry and hot weekend, with temperatures reaching 28C on Friday, 27C on Saturday and 32C on Sunday. The Bureau warned large and powerful surf conditions would make activities like fishing, swimming and surfing dangerous at affected areas. Brisbane.

One type of item left as Aussie town cut off

2024-02-02T02:54+0100heraldsun (en)

Another reminisced they didn’t “miss that, people would buy enough food for 2 months, the worst we ever had it was two weeks without food getting in.” A third joked it was the “perfect time” for staff to clean the shelves. Others suggested people would rather eat pet food than plant-based alternatives.

One type of item left as Aussie town cut off

2024-02-02T02:54+0100news_com_au (en)

Another reminisced they didn’t “miss that, people would buy enough food for 2 months, the worst we ever had it was two weeks without food getting in.” A third joked it was the “perfect time” for staff to clean the shelves. Others suggested people would rather eat pet food than plant-based alternatives.

One type of item left as Aussie town cut off

2024-02-02T02:37+0100couriermail (en)

Another reminisced they didn’t “miss that, people would buy enough food for 2 months, the worst we ever had it was two weeks without food getting in.” A third joked it was the “perfect time” for staff to clean the shelves. Others suggested people would rather eat pet food than plant-based alternatives.

Fears low-pressure system off Queensland could develop into a third cyclone

2024-02-01T21:00+01009news (en)

There are fears Queensland could be hit with a third tropical cyclone for the summer, with a new low-pressure system forming off K'gari yesterday. There is a chance it could develop into a tropical cyclone before heading back west toward Queensland by late next week.

Back-to-back cyclones and flood plume impacts on the Great Barrier Reef

2024-02-01T19:33+0100phys (en)

Scientists from James Cook University's Center for Tropical Water and Aquatic Ecosystem Research (TropWATER) have reported freshwater coral bleaching and seagrass damage, with flood plumes stretching more than 700km along the Great Barrier Reef coastline, and reaching some areas of the mid and outer reefs.

Cicloni e cambiamento climatico: nuove minacce per la Grande Barriera Corallina

2024-02-01T10:10+0100iconaclima (it)

Ma negli ultimi mesi gli esperti temevano che le condizioni meteorologiche locali, spinte dall’ effetto di ora al suo apice , avrebbe potuto danneggiare ulteriormente la barriera corallina al largo della costa del Queensland, in Australia . Gli studiosi temevano uno sbiancamento ulteriore, e un indebolimento dell’ecosistema.

'Dangerous, life-threatening' floods to inundate battered Queensland

2024-02-01T09:28+01009news (en)

Today, that weather has moved to the Gulf Country, where intense rainfall of up to 300mm, damaging winds and "dangerous, life-threatening" flooding is likely, the Bureau of Meteorology says. READ MORE:  Brisbane high school schedules exams around Taylor Swift concerts North Brisbane and Moreton areas were pelted with 250mm to 300mm of rainfall.

Inland Queensland bracing for deluge

2024-02-01T07:08+0100news_com_au (en)

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of life-threatening flash flooding which is predicted to strike from as far north as Burketown to Birdsville in the state’s far southwest in coming days. Severe thunderstorm with heavy rainfall and damaging winds have been forecast with residents in Gulf Country and the north west at risk.

Inland Queensland bracing for deluge

2024-02-01T07:06+0100heraldsun (en)

The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of life-threatening flash flooding which is predicted to strike from as far north as Burketown to Birdsville in the state’s far southwest in coming days. Severe thunderstorm with heavy rainfall and damaging winds have been forecast with residents in Gulf Country and the north west at risk.

Another cyclone warning has been issued for Australia due to the heatwave

2024-02-01T04:09+0100whatsnew2day (en)

Queenslanders have been warned they could face their third cyclone as a scorching heatwave in Australia brings temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius this weekend. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to Share! Six days after Cyclone Kirrily made landfall near Townsville, all 66,000 homes that....

Community rallies behind flooded outback pub

2024-02-01T03:45+0100westernadvocate (en)

A GoFundMe page has been started for the Blue Heeler Pub at Kynuna after flood waters inundated the outback pub. Picture: Your True North Hypnotherapy. As the waters rise in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily , a historic pub in Kynuna, Queensland has become inundated with three feet of water.

Community rallies behind flooded outback pub

2024-02-01T03:44+0100maitlandmercury (en)

A GoFundMe page has been started for the Blue Heeler Pub at Kynuna after flood waters inundated the outback pub. Picture: Your True North Hypnotherapy. As the waters rise in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily , a historic pub in Kynuna, Queensland has become inundated with three feet of water.

Another cyclone warning issued for Australia as heatwave strikes

2024-02-01T03:43+0100dailymail (en)

Queenslanders have been warned they could face their third cyclone as a searing heatwave across Australia brings temperatures reaching 40C this weekend. Six days after Cyclone Kirrily made landfall near Townsville, all 66,000 homes that lost power finally had electricity fully restored on Wednesday,....

'Nervous' outback towns brace for flash floods from ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

2024-02-01T02:04+0100abc-au (en)

and will linger there before tracking south along the border towards Birdsville over the weekend and early next week. The Bureau of Meteorology said 30-100 millimetres of rain fell overnight and that conditions would worsen today. About 300mm of rain is expected to fall across the region over the next 24 hours and flood warnings have been issued.

More rain, flooding forecast as ex-cyclone lingers

2024-02-01T01:25+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is not going away any time soon, with more heavy rain set to inundate Queensland’s northwest. The system is even a “very low” chance of re-intensifying into a cyclone again in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Ex-Kirrily is near Mount Isa and set to drift toward Gulf Country, days after first impacting the coast near Townsville.

Twin Cyclones, Flood Plume Hit Great Barrier Reef

2024-01-31T23:18+0100miragenews (en)

Back-to-back cyclones have exposed the Great Barrier Reef to extensive and persistent flood plumes from Ingham up to Cape York Peninsula, with terrestrial runoff lathering coral reef and seagrass ecosystems for weeks. Scientists from James Cook University's Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic....

Back-to-back cyclones and flood plume impacts on the Great Barrier Reef

2024-01-31T23:17+0100nationaltribune (en)

Back-to-back cyclones have exposed the Great Barrier Reef to extensive and persistent flood plumes from Ingham up to Cape York Peninsula, with terrestrial runoff lathering coral reef and seagrass ecosystems for weeks. Scientists from James Cook University’s Centre for Tropical Water and Aquatic....

SEQ flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom

2024-01-31T21:29+0100smh (en)

Yet another tropical cyclone may be brewing off Queensland’s coast barely a week after a severe weather system lashed the state’s north. Six days after Cyclone Kirrily made landfall near Townsville, all 66,000 homes that lost power finally had electricity fully restored on Wednesday.

SEQ flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom

2024-01-31T21:25+0100theage (en)

Yet another tropical cyclone may be brewing off Queensland’s coast barely a week after a severe weather system lashed the state’s north. Six days after Cyclone Kirrily made landfall near Townsville, all 66,000 homes that lost power finally had electricity fully restored on Wednesday.

SEQ flood clean-up begins but another cyclone may loom

2024-01-31T21:25+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Yet another tropical cyclone may be brewing off Queensland’s coast barely a week after a severe weather system lashed the state’s north. Six days after Cyclone Kirrily made landfall near Townsville, all 66,000 homes that lost power finally had electricity fully restored on Wednesday.

Cyclone threat looms as Qld flood clean-up begins

2024-01-31T14:45+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

Yet another tropical cyclone may be brewing off Queensland’s coast barely a week after a severe weather system lashed the state’s north. Six days after Cyclone Kirrily made landfall near Townsville, all 66,000 homes that lost power finally had electricity fully restored on Wednesday, The focus of....

Fears yet ANOTHER cyclone is set to smash Australia's east coast next week - here's what you need to know

2024-01-31T12:57+0100dailymail (en)

Australia n is in danger of being hit by a third cyclone since December. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has warned that a new tropical cyclone could form off the coast as soon as next Tuesday. The forecast comes just over a week after more than 41,000 properties in south-eastern Queensland were....

Queensland Rail statement regarding Cyclone Kirrily – Update 2

2024-01-31T07:11+0100nationaltribune (en)

As stated by Queensland Rail Head of Regional Scott Cornish: Recent heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to impact Queensland Rail’s regional network. Thanks to the hard work of Queensland Rail crews, the North Coast line from Brisbane to Cairns remains open, after reopening on Sunday 28 January.

Update 2: Queensland Rail Responds to Cyclone Kirrily

2024-01-31T07:07+0100miragenews (en)

As stated by Queensland Rail Head of Regional Scott Cornish: Recent heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to impact Queensland Rail's regional network. Thanks to the hard work of Queensland Rail crews, the North Coast line from Brisbane to Cairns remains open, after reopening on Sunday 28 January.

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide weather: Brutal weekend heatwave to strike

2024-01-31T00:20+0100dailymail (en)

Rain is finally set to ease in southeast Queensland as the storm system moves north - while a heatwave warning is issued for most of Australia . Thousands lost power, more than 20 schools were closed, roads were cut, and 39 swift water rescues were completed as severe weather lashed the area on Tuesday.

Terrifying scenes, Aussies flee for their lives

2024-01-30T23:01+0100news_com_au (en)

The slow-moving weather system left in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has brought days of heavy rain and flash-flooding across the region, from Laidley in the Lockyer Valley west of Brisbane up to the Sunshine Coast, with emergency services launching dozens of rescues for families trapped in their homes.

Terrifying scenes, Aussies flee for their lives

2024-01-30T22:45+0100couriermail (en)

The slow-moving weather system left in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has brought days of heavy rain and flash-flooding across the region, from Laidley in the Lockyer Valley west of Brisbane up to the Sunshine Coast, with emergency services launching dozens of rescues for families trapped in their homes.

Intense rainfall brings flash flooding to south-east Queensland – video

2024-01-30T08:05+0100guardian (en)

Parts of south-east Queensland have been hit by flash flooding and torrential rain with homes and businesses underwater. More than a dozen people have been rescued from areas north and west of Brisbane. The Bureau of Meteorology said forecast rainfall in those areas could lead to flash or riverine flooding in the next 48 hours.

MIL-OSI Australia: Primary producers hit by wild weather encouraged to complete damage surveys

2024-01-30T06:39+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

Primary producers suffer infrastructure, property damage from Cyclone Kirrily and other extreme weather events across Queensland; Minister pledges to continue working with industry on recovery; Long road ahead as Queensland farmers recover. The Miles Government is standing shoulder to shoulder with....

Primary producers hit by wild weather encouraged to complete damage surveys

2024-01-30T06:11+0100nationaltribune (en)

Primary producers suffer infrastructure, property damage from Cyclone Kirrily and other extreme weather events across Queensland; Minister pledges to continue working with industry on recovery; Long road ahead as Queensland farmers recover. The Miles Government is standing shoulder to shoulder with....

’CENTRE SUBMERGED’: Deluge sends shopping mall underwater

2024-01-30T04:11+0100couriermail (en)

The town of just over 1000 residents has found itself in the precarious position of having no roads in or out due to floodwaters. Western Downs Regional Council issued a watch and act alert at 7.30am on Tuesday, urging residents to “secure belongings and go to higher ground.

Residents flee as 'really scary' floods deluge homes

2024-01-30T03:59+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

Water up to a metre deep has swept through houses while roads have been flooded as downpours lashed south-east Queensland – with a new region in the firing line on Tuesday afternoon. Swiftwater rescue firefighters rescued 13 people as flood waters rose across the Moreton Bay, Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs regions overnight.

Town flooded after overnight deluge

2024-01-30T02:12+0100news_com_au (en)

Residents of Laidley in the Lockyer Valley are bracing for their town to be completely flooded, with the town expected to be fully underwater by midmorning. Laidley has copped more than 300mm of rain overnight, causing major flooding for the town situated in between Ipswich and Toowoomba.

Town flooded after overnight deluge

2024-01-30T02:00+0100heraldsun (en)

Residents of Laidley in the Lockyer Valley are bracing for their town to be completely flooded, with the town expected to be fully underwater by midmorning. Laidley has copped more than 300mm of rain overnight, causing major flooding for the town situated in between Ipswich and Toowoomba.

Town flooded after overnight deluge

2024-01-30T01:57+0100qt (en)

Residents of Laidley in the Lockyer Valley are bracing for their town to be completely flooded, with the town expected to be fully underwater by midmorning. Laidley has copped more than 300mm of rain overnight, causing major flooding for the town situated in between Ipswich and Toowoomba.

Australian shopping centre goes underwater as rain bomb strikes: 'Find higher ground'

2024-01-30T01:39+0100dailymail (en)

Emergency services have been kept busy as rain continues to lash Queensland , with multiple calls for help across the state's southeast. The main street of Laidley, a town with a population of just under 4000, is confirmed to be submerged, according to reliable information from social media.

Heavy rain prompts further flood rescues in Queensland, with SEQ warned of more severe storms

2024-01-30T01:22+0100guardian (en)

Emergency services have been kept busy as rain continues to lash Queensland , with multiple calls for help across the state’s southeast. Swiftwater rescue firefighters rescued 13 people as flood waters rose across the Moreton Bay, Somerset, Lockyer Valley and Darling Downs regions overnight.

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth weather: Heatwave and rain bomb strike - here's the forecast for your city

2024-01-30T01:17+0100dailymail (en)

The low is expected to move offshore on Thursday, easing the rain. However, there is a low chance the system, called O6U, could develop into a tropical cyclone. The Bureau of Meteorology advised the system is forecast to move northeast, away from Australia 's coast.

Severe storms fuelled by ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily bittersweet for northern NSW locals

2024-01-30T01:08+0100abc-au (en)

Lightning Ridge is 60 kilometres from the Queensland border in the state's north-west and is one of a number of border regions feeling the effects of last week's cyclone. It has been 12 years since local Jacinda Barry has seen the dams full at Carinya Station, but today they are overflowing.

BoM forecasts up to 300mm rainfall to hit Queensland as flood warnings as rain, thunderstorms continue

2024-01-30T00:07+0100vervetimes (en)

Widespread showers and thunderstorms look set to continue in rain-lashed Queensland regions, sparking flood warnings. Isolated falls of up to 300mm are predicted this week, with moderate to heavy rainfall set for much of Queensland’s southern interior and southeast.

Établit un record en Indonésie, les médias coréens qualifient STY de « Miracle Man »

2024-01-29T23:09+0100nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

CNN Indonésie. mardi 30 janvier 2024 04:55 IWST. Les médias sud-coréens ont qualifié Shin Tae Yong d’« homme miraculeux ». (entre les photos/Yusran Uccang) Jakarta, CNN Indonésie. Les médias sud-coréens ont déclaré Shin Tae Yong “l’homme miracle” après avoir amené l’Indonésie en huitièmes de finale Coupe d’Asie 2023.

Flood rescues as rain smashes SEQ, more coming

2024-01-29T22:22+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

Footage emerging on Tuesday morning shows homes and roads inundated in the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane. There were 17 swiftwater rescues, mostly of people trapped in submerged cars. Emergency flood alerts have also been issued in the Lockyer Valley, west of Brisbane, for residents of Laidley and Forest Hill.

Flood warnings as rain, thunderstorms continue

2024-01-29T20:42+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Widespread showers and thunderstorms look set to continue at rain-lashed Queensland regions, sparking flood warnings. Isolated falls of up to 300 millimetres are predicted this week, with moderate to heavy rainfall set for much of Queensland’s southern interior and south-east.

Flood warnings as rain, thunderstorms continue

2024-01-29T20:41+0100smh (en)

Widespread showers and thunderstorms look set to continue at rain-lashed Queensland regions, sparking flood warnings. Isolated falls of up to 300 millimetres are predicted this week, with moderate to heavy rainfall set for much of Queensland’s southern interior and south-east.

Flood warnings as rain, thunderstorms continue

2024-01-29T20:40+0100theage (en)

Widespread showers and thunderstorms look set to continue at rain-lashed Queensland regions, sparking flood warnings. Isolated falls of up to 300 millimetres are predicted this week, with moderate to heavy rainfall set for much of Queensland’s southern interior and south-east.

Outback Queensland cut off by intense floods from ex-cyclone with conditions to worsen

2024-01-29T19:57+0100abc-au (en)

Evacuations have been carried out and a major arterial road has closed as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to dump significant rain on Queensland's north-west. Key points: Police are urging residents to prepare for more severe floods with rain set to continue over the next 48 hours; Residents....

Floodwater inundates the Blue Heeler pub in Kynuna

2024-01-29T19:57+0100abc-au (en)

Locals say about 400mm fell over the McKinlay Shire thanks to ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily . This video shows water levels at the Blue Heeler pub at Kynuna, about 70 kilometres from the McKinlay township. Source: Travis Kingdom. Locals say about 400mm fell over the McKinlay Shire thanks to ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily.

Fears back-to-back cyclones may have damaged Great Barrier Reef

2024-01-29T15:11+0100guardian (en)

Back-to-back cyclones crossing the Great Barrier Reef have experts concerned vast flood plumes and heavy waves may have damaged parts of the world’s biggest coral reef system. Reef scientists and conservationists went into the summer worried that an El Niño weather pattern would elevate the risk of mass coral bleaching.

State to be lashed by 300mm of rain

2024-01-29T13:44+0100news_com_au (en)

Western and southeast Queensland and far north NSW are forecast to be battered by heavy and intense rainfall for the next three days due to two rain events. Widespread falls of between 100mm and 150mm are expected between the Gold Coast and Gladstone. Isolated falls of between 150mm and 300mm are....

State to be lashed by 300mm of rain

2024-01-29T13:35+0100qt (en)

Western and southeast Queensland and far north NSW are forecast to be battered by heavy and intense rainfall for the next three days due to two rain events. Widespread falls of between 100mm and 150mm are expected between the Gold Coast and Gladstone. Isolated falls of between 150mm and 300mm are....

Météo à Sydney, Melbourne et Brisbane : avertissement de bombe à pluie émis

2024-01-29T11:55+0100nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

2024-01-29 09:07:42. Les fortes pluies provenant des restes de l’ancien cyclone tropical Kirrily provoqueront des inondations dans l’est tandis qu’une vague de chaleur continue de s’abattre sur tout le pays. Alors qu’une vague de chaleur devrait toucher de vastes zones de l’Australie occidentale, du....

Dangerous thunderstorms to hit Australia's East Coast

2024-01-29T03:20+01009news (en)

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning for storms and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding across the southern interior region today. The Bureau has confirmed a low-pressure trough in combination with a very humid airmass had triggered thunderstorms today.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-29T01:14+0100westernadvocate (en)

Parts of the state remained at risk of heavy rain and flooding as Kirrily moved slowly across the state's western interior over the next few days, the Bureau of Meteorology said on Monday. Seymour Gap received 219mm of rain between 9am on Sunday and 4am on Monday, while 131mm fell at Kirby in the same period.

Flood warnings: Drenched Queenslanders preparing for more rain

2024-01-29T00:35+0100qt (en)

Drenched Queenslanders are preparing for more rain. Flood warnings are in place in the south-east over the coming days. Ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily is dropping a massive amount of rainfall right across Queensland as it continues to track west. The system kicked in on Sunday morning.

Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane weather: Rain bomb warning issued

2024-01-29T00:33+0100dailymail (en)

Heavy rainfall from the remnants of former Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will cause flooding in the east while a heatwave continues to swelter across the country. While a heatwave is set to impact large areas of , the Northern Territory, and , along with and Melbourne are expected to be spared from the extreme heat.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-29T00:20+0100illawarramercury (en)

Crews are working to restore electricity for Queenslanders left without power after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily lashed the state. Parts of the state remained at risk of heavy rain and flooding as Kirrily moved slowly across the state's western interior over the next few days, the Bureau of Meteorology said on Monday.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T23:59+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Parts of the state remained at risk of heavy rain and flooding as Kirrily moved slowly across the state's western interior over the next few days, the Bureau of Meteorology said on Monday. Seymour Gap received 219mm of rain between 9am on Sunday and 4am on Monday, while 131mm fell at Kirby in the same period.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T22:59+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Crews have been working overnight to restore electricity for Queenslanders left without power after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily lashed the state. Parts of the state remain at risk of heavy rain and flooding as Kirrily moves slowly across the state's northern interior over the next few days, the Bureau of Meteorology said on Monday.

Qld cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T22:27+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

Crews have been working overnight to restore electricity for Queenslanders left without power after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily lashed the state. Some 10,000 customers were left without power after heavy rain and storms hit the north, central and southern Queensland as the storm crossed the coast.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T22:04+0100theage (en)

Crews have been working overnight to restore electricity for Queenslanders left without power after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily lashed the state. Some 10,000 customers were left without power after heavy rain and storms hit the north, central and southern Queensland as the storm crossed the coast.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T22:04+0100smh (en)

Crews have been working overnight to restore electricity for Queenslanders left without power after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily lashed the state. Some 10,000 customers were left without power after heavy rain and storms hit the north, central and southern Queensland as the storm crossed the coast.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T22:04+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Crews have been working overnight to restore electricity for Queenslanders left without power after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily lashed the state. Some 10,000 customers were left without power after heavy rain and storms hit the north, central and southern Queensland as the storm crossed the coast.

Queenslanders to sweat through heatwaves, rain and humidity

2024-01-28T20:50+0100abc-au (en)

Queenslanders are expected to swelter through heatwave conditions over the next few days, as two weather systems keep the humidity high and produce significant rainfall across parts of the state. A trough over the south-east triggered intense rain over the weekend in the Scenic Rim and Lockyer....

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T18:00+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Parts of the state remain at risk of heavy rain and flooding as Kirrily moves across the state's northern interior, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Central and southern Queensland will be more at risk of flash flooding early this week as well as parts of northern NSW as the tropical low moves down the coast.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T17:56+0100bordermail (en)

Parts of the state remain at risk of heavy rain and flooding as Kirrily moves across the state's northern interior, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Central and southern Queensland will be more at risk of flash flooding early this week as well as parts of northern NSW as the tropical low moves down the coast.

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

2024-01-28T17:45+0100newcastleherald (en)

Parts of the state remain at risk of heavy rain and flooding as Kirrily moves across the state's northern interior, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Central and southern Queensland will be more at risk of flash flooding early this week as well as parts of northern NSW as the tropical low moves down the coast.

Smith in control as Aussies navigate 216-run chase

2024-01-28T06:17+0100kaieteurnewsonline (en)

West Indies Tour of Australia 2024… ESPN Cricinfo – Steven Smith made a positive start to Australia’s chase of 216, but a shorthanded West Indies attack hit back late on day three to breathe life anew into the second Test at the Gabba. Australia reached stumps at 60 for 2 and need a further 156 runs to claim a sweep of the home Test summer.

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

2024-01-28T05:46+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Disaster assistance has been extended to cyclone-affected residents in northern Queensland where tens of thousands of customers remain without power. It comes as more than 23,000 customers remain without electricity on Sunday afternoon following the cyclone, according to Ergon Energy, with crews working around the clock to restore power.

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

2024-01-28T05:36+0100illawarramercury (en)

Disaster assistance has been extended to cyclone-affected residents in northern Queensland where tens of thousands of customers remain without power. It comes as more than 23,000 customers remain without electricity on Sunday afternoon following the cyclone, according to Ergon Energy, with crews working around the clock to restore power.

Superstorm warning for Aussie state

2024-01-28T05:21+0100news_com_au (en)

The state is in the grips of weather chaos, with heatwave conditions combining with thunderstorms in some parts, that are expected to last into mid-next week. BoM senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said Kirrily was now a tropical low, generating persistent heavy falls near Mount Isa.

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

2024-01-28T05:21+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Disaster assistance has been extended to cyclone-affected residents in northern Queensland where tens of thousands of customers remain without power. It comes as more than 23,000 customers remain without electricity on Sunday afternoon following the cyclone, according to Ergon Energy, with crews working around the clock to restore power.

Superstorm warning for Aussie state

2024-01-28T04:51+0100qt (en)

The state is in the grips of weather chaos, with heatwave conditions combining with thunderstorms in some parts, that are expected to last into mid-next week. BoM senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said Kirrily was now a tropical low, generating persistent heavy falls near Mount Isa.

Superstorm warning for Aussie state

2024-01-28T04:51+0100heraldsun (en)

The state is in the grips of weather chaos, with heatwave conditions combining with thunderstorms in some parts, that are expected to last into mid-next week. BoM senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said Kirrily was now a tropical low, generating persistent heavy falls near Mount Isa.

'Real risk': Ex-cyclone Kirrily and thunderstorms predicted to join in QLD superstorm

2024-01-28T02:21+01009news (en)

Meteorologists are warning weather conditions in Queensland could become severe, with rainfall from ex-cyclone Kirrily potentially joining forces with thunderstorms in the south-east. Residents in south-east Queensland have suffered through a severe heatwave over the past few days, but are now in the grips of severe thunderstorms.

North Queensland residents offered hardship grants in aftermath of cyclone

2024-01-28T01:43+0100sbs (en)

Personal hardship assistance grants have been offered to residents of the Townsville and Burdekin shires after Tropical Cyclone Kirrily lashed the coast last week. It comes as almost 29,000 customers remain without electricity following the cyclone, and crews work around the clock to restore power.

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

2024-01-28T00:51+0100westernadvocate (en)

Disaster assistance has been extended to cyclone-affected residents in northern Queensland where tens of thousands of customers remain without power. It comes as almost 29,000 customers remain without electricity following the cyclone, and crews work around the clock to restore power.

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

2024-01-28T00:00+0100newcastleherald (en)

Disaster assistance has been extended to cyclone-affected residents in northern Queensland where tens of thousands of customers remain without power. It comes as almost 29,000 customers remain without electricity following the cyclone, and crews work around the clock to restore power.

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

2024-01-27T22:58+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Disaster assistance has been extended to cyclone-affected residents in northern Queensland where tens of thousands of customers remain without power. It comes as almost 29,000 customers remain without electricity following the cyclone, and crews work around the clock to restore power.

Hardship grants offered as cyclone power outages remain

2024-01-27T22:56+0100bordermail (en)

Disaster assistance has been extended to cyclone-affected residents in northern Queensland where tens of thousands of customers remain without power. It comes as almost 29,000 customers remain without electricity following the cyclone, and crews work around the clock to restore power.

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

2024-01-27T22:23+0100westernadvocate (en)

About 66,000 customers experienced a power outage at the peak of the cyclone's crossing and 42,000 households remained without power on Saturday afternoon. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said power outages were also affecting phone networks and water supply for some 10,000 households.

Pakistan, Zimbabwe and South Africa script crushing wins

2024-01-27T17:54+0100island (en)

Steven Smith made a positive start to Australia ’s chase of 216, but a shorthanded West Indies attack hit back late on day three to breathe life anew into the second Test at the Gabba. Australia reached stumps at 60 for 2 and need a further 156 runs to claim a sweep of the home Test summer.

Smith in control after Hazlewood and Lyon set up 216-run chase for Australia

2024-01-27T14:41+0100island (en)

Steven Smith made a positive start to Australia ’s chase of 216, but a shorthanded West Indies attack hit back late on day three to breathe life anew into the second Test at the Gabba. Australia reached stumps at 60 for 2 and need a further 156 runs to claim a sweep of the home Test summer.

Ollie Pope ton keeps England going in Hyderabad

2024-01-27T14:41+0100island (en)

Ollie Pope scored a gritty fifth Test hundred, and added 112 runs for the sixth wicket with Ben Foakes to keep England going on an engrossing third day in Hyderabad. Indian bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin, had the visitors on the mat at 172 for 5 at Tea.

Kirrily devastation: Thousands without power as clean-up begins after cyclone

2024-01-27T11:31+0100sbs (en)

Ergon Energy deployed 600 restoration crews and said the focus would be on Townsville which had the majority of outages. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said power outages were also affecting phone networks and water supply for some 10,000 households. He urged people affected to continue conserving....

McKenzie drives West Indies' lead forward before Lyon strikes for Australia

2024-01-27T09:57+0100newsnow-co-uk (en)

Dinner West Indies 311 and 106 for 3 (Athanaze 28*, Hodge 8, Lyon 1-8) lead Australia 289 for 9 dec by 128 runs West Indies No.3 Kirk McKenzie made Australia's bowlers toil in oppressive conditions at the Gabba before falling to offspinner Nathan Lyon late in the first session as the second Test hung in the balance.

Kirrily mop-up begins but heavy rain risk remains

2024-01-27T08:21+0100theage (en)

Thousands of Townsville residents remain without power as northern Queensland begins to clean up following Tropical Cyclone Kirrily . Strong winds hit regions on Thursday evening along with rainfall totals between 100 and 150 millimetres, but minimal property damage was recorded.

Kirrily mop-up begins but heavy rain risk remains

2024-01-27T08:19+0100smh (en)

Thousands of Townsville residents remain without power as northern Queensland begins to clean up following Tropical Cyclone Kirrily . Strong winds hit regions on Thursday evening along with rainfall totals between 100 and 150 millimetres, but minimal property damage was recorded.

Kirrily mop-up begins but heavy rain risk remains

2024-01-27T08:16+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Thousands of Townsville residents remain without power as northern Queensland begins to clean up following Tropical Cyclone Kirrily . Strong winds hit regions on Thursday evening along with rainfall totals between 100 and 150 millimetres, but minimal property damage was recorded.

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

2024-01-27T07:20+0100illawarramercury (en)

Thousands of Townsville residents remain without power as northern Queensland begins to clean up following Tropical Cyclone Kirrily . Around 66,000 customers experienced a power outage at the peak of the cyclone's crossing and 42,000 households remained without power on Saturday afternoon.

Thousands without power as mop up from QLD cyclone begins

2024-01-27T05:43+0100tvnz (en)

Thousands of Townsville residents remain without power as northern Queensland begins to clean up following Tropical Cyclone Kirrily . Strong winds hit regions on Thursday evening along with rainfall totals between 100 and 150mm, but minimal property damage was recorded.

Kirrily mop up begins but heavy rain risk remains

2024-01-27T03:03+0100bordermail (en)

Thousands of Townsville residents remain without power as northern Queensland begins to clean up following ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily . The Bureau of Meteorology warned remnants from the weather system would move slowly inland, bringing extreme moisture and heavy-to-intense rainfall.

Evidence Global Warming will Increase Rainfall in Australia?

2024-01-27T01:55+0100wattsupwiththat (en)

Not a recipe for drought which is usually what the Climate Mob usually claims. Australia ’s climate prognosticators predict a steady decline in precipitation. In fact Australia has spent billions on desalination plants because the dams were forecast to never fill again back in the naughties.

Thousands remain without power in Australia after tropical cyclone

2024-01-27T01:53+0100devdiscourse (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily , a Category 2 storm, made landfall along the coast bordering the Great Barrier Reef near the tourist town of Townsville, knocking out power to around 66,000 people on Friday. Kirrily was the second tropical cyclone in the area since December when Jasper caused widespread....

Hundreds call for help, thousands without power after cyclone

2024-01-26T23:44+01009news (en)

A Queensland community is once again in recovery mode after ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily took down power lines and uprooted trees in the state's north-east, while fresh flood warnings are in effect for other areas. The Queensland State Emergency Service received 270 calls for help overnight, with....

What happened to all the rain forecast to come with Cyclone Kirrily?

2024-01-26T22:16+0100abc-au (en)

Despite several flood watches in place and severe weather warnings, gauges around the impact zones remained relatively low. Townsville recorded just 31mm within a 24 hour period on Friday, which coincided with when the eye of the storm passed through the city.

26.01.2024 Australia - Inland Queensland farmers spared major damage from Cyclone Kirrily but some miss out on rain There were fears it would bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall but graziers in north-west Queensland say the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has, so far, been minimal.

2024-01-26T18:10+0100agroinsurance-en (en)

There were fears it would bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall but graziers in north-west Queensland say the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has, so far, been minimal. Towns like Charters Towers, Hughenden and Richmond were expected to be in the firing line, but this morning woke to gentle rain and no wind.

26.01.2024 Australia - Inland Queensland farmers spared major damage from Cyclone Kirrily but some miss out on rain There were fears it would bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall but graziers in north-west Queensland say the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has, so far, been minimal.

2024-01-26T17:05+0100agroinsurance (en)

There were fears it would bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall but graziers in north-west Queensland say the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has, so far, been minimal. Towns like Charters Towers, Hughenden and Richmond were expected to be in the firing line, but this morning woke to gentle rain and no wind.

L’ancien cyclone tropical Kirrily a toujours du punch dans le nord du Queensland

2024-01-26T14:15+0100nouvelles-du-monde (fr)

Alors que Townsville a échappé à des destructions majeures lorsque Le cyclone Kirrily a traversé la côte en tant que tempête de catégorie 2 dans la nuit de vendredi, la menace n’est pas écartée pour le Nord La tempête s’est affaiblie pour devenir une dépression tropicale mais continue de produire....

Cyclone hits northeast Australia leaving thousands without power

2024-01-26T13:16+0100TheFrontierPost-en (en)

by The Frontier Post SYDNEY (AFP): A powerful category three cyclone crashed into northeastern Australia late on Thursday, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. Severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily packed winds of more than 160 kilometres (100 miles) per hour as it hit Townsville, home to 180,000 people, before rapidly weakening.

Ex-tropical cyclone Kirrily still packing a punch in North Queensland

2024-01-26T12:29+01009news (en)

While Townsville escaped major destruction when Cyclone Kirrily crossed the coast as a category 2 storm overnight into Friday, the threat isn't over for North The storm has weakened to a tropical low but continues to produce heavy to intense rainfall with possible damaging winds forecast for....

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

2024-01-26T11:58+0100apanews-en (en)

SYDNEY (AP) — Strong winds hit Australia ’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Weather tracker: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily brings 170km/h gusts to Queensland

2024-01-26T11:53+0100wn (en)

Cyclone downgraded on Friday after dense fog hits parts of the US and India while drought affects the Philippines and southern Africa Tropical Cyclone Kirrily made landfall on the coast of Queensland on Thursday night (local time). Kirrily originated as a tropical low over the Coral Sea,....

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T11:23+0100cgtn (en)

Tens of thousands of people in Australia 's Queensland state were without power on Friday after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains. Tropical cyclone Kirrily , a category two system, made landfall late on Thursday along the coast bordering the Great Barrier Reef....

Weather tracker: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily brings 170km/h gusts to Queensland

2024-01-26T11:01+0100guardian (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily made landfall on the coast of Queensland on Thursday night (local time). Kirrily originated as a tropical low over the Coral Sea, and gradually intensified over several days. The tropical cyclone then quickly intensified on Thursday, reaching a category 2 system by 10am....

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T10:32+0100in-cyprus (en)

Tens of thousands of people in Australia ’s Queensland state were without power on Friday after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains. Tropical cyclone Kirrily , a category two system, made landfall late on Thursday along the coast bordering the Great Barrier Reef....

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages

2024-01-26T10:32+0100naharnet-ar (en)

Strong winds hit Australia 's northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages

2024-01-26T10:28+0100wn (en)

Strong winds hit Australia 's northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen....

Work continues to restore city’s water network

2024-01-26T09:19+0100nationaltribune (en)

Following advice from the Townsville City Council, the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is encouraging residents to continue conserving water, after power outages and storm damage impacted some of the city’s water infrastructure. TLDMG Chair Jenny Hill said a damage assessment of....

Work continues to restore city's water network

2024-01-26T09:17+0100miragenews (en)

Following advice from the Townsville City Council, the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) is encouraging residents to continue conserving water, after power outages and storm damage impacted some of the city's water infrastructure. TLDMG Chair Jenny Hill said a damage assessment of....

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

2024-01-26T08:23+0100startribune (en)

SYDNEY — Strong winds hit Australia 's northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

2024-01-26T08:22+0100independent-UK (en)

Strong winds hit Australia ’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T08:17+0100chinadailyhk (en)

In this image made from video provided by AubC, waves hit a coastline in Bowen, Australia , Jan 25, 2024. (PHOTO / AUBC VIA AP) SYDNEY - Tens of thousands of people in Australia's Queensland state were without power on Friday after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains.

Australia, ciclone Kirrily perde intensità dopo aver toccato la costa nord-est

2024-01-26T08:14+0100ilSole24ore (it)

(LaPresse) Il ciclone Kirrily è stato declassato a bassa pressione tropicale dopo aver attraversato la costa nordorientale australiana nella tarda serata di ieri, quando ha portato con sé raffiche di vento di 120 km/h prima di attenuarsi via via che si spostava verso l'interno.

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T08:10+0100AsiaOne (en)

AsiaOne has launched EarthOne , a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this SYDNEY - Tens of thousands of people in Australia 's Queensland state were without power on Friday (Jan 26) after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains.

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T07:55+0100deccanherald (en)

Sydney: Tens of thousands of people in Australia 's Queensland state were without power on Friday after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains. Tropical cyclone Kirrily , a category two system, made landfall late on Thursday along the coast bordering the Great....

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

2024-01-26T07:40+0100whig (en)

Strong winds hit Australia ’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour battered coastal cities and <towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

2024-01-26T07:22+0100ABCnews (en)

SYDNEY -- Strong winds hit Australia ’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Farmers spared major damage from cyclone 'still looking skyward' as clean-up begins

2024-01-26T07:21+0100abc-au (en)

Towns like Charters Towers, Hughenden and Richmond were expected to be in the firing line, but this morning woke to gentle rain and no wind. At Virginia Park, north-east of Charters Towers, grazier Ben Bennetto was prepared for an intense weather event.

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

2024-01-26T07:14+0100sandiegouniontribune (en)

SYDNEY — Strong winds hit Australia ’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

2024-01-26T07:14+0100sfgate (en)

SYDNEY (AP) — Strong winds hit Australia ’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Storm hits Australia with strong winds and power outages, but weakens from cyclone to tropical storm

2024-01-26T07:14+0100apnews (en)

SYDNEY (AP) — Strong winds hit Australia ’s northeast coast Friday, leaving thousands without power, but the area was spared heavy damage as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily weakened into a tropical storm. Wind gusts of up to 170 kilometers an hour (105.6 miles per hour) battered coastal cities and towns, while fallen trees caused property damage.

Australia, il ciclone Kirrily travolge il Queensland: blackout e danni a Townsville | FOTO

2024-01-26T06:47+0100meteoweb (it)

Circa 64mila abitazioni sono rimaste senza corrente elettrica a causa del passaggio del ciclone. Un ciclone ha colpito l’area nordorientale dell’ Australia , il Queensland , provocando blackout in decine di migliaia di abitazioni. Il ciclone Kirrily , con venti superiori a 160 km/h, ha colpito Townsville , una città abitata da 180mila persone.

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T06:16+0100dunyanews (en)

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people in Australia 's Queensland state were without power on Friday after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains. Tropical cyclone Kirrily , a category two system, made landfall late on Thursday along the coast bordering the....

Cyclone hits northeast Australia leaving thousands without power

2024-01-26T05:43+0100zawya-palestine (en)

A powerful category three cyclone crashed into northeastern Australia late on Thursday, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. Severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily packed winds of more than 160 kilometres (100 miles) per hour as it hit Townsville, home to 180,000 people, before rapidly weakening.

Thunderstorms and intense rainfall to hit SEQ after ex-tropical cyclone

2024-01-26T05:37+0100theage (en)

The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will bring thunderstorms and intense rainfall across south-east Queensland over the weekend. Bureau of Meteorology Brisbane manager Matthew Collopy said the remnants of the ex-tropical cyclone were moving west in the coming days through central and western parts of Queensland.

Thunderstorms and intense rainfall to hit SEQ after ex-tropical cyclone

2024-01-26T05:36+0100brisbanetimes (en)

The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will bring thunderstorms and intense rainfall across south-east Queensland over the weekend. Bureau of Meteorology Brisbane manager Matthew Collopy said the remnants of the ex-tropical cyclone were moving west in the coming days through central and western parts of Queensland.

Thunderstorms and intense rainfall to hit SEQ after ex-tropical cyclone

2024-01-26T05:36+0100smh (en)

The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will bring thunderstorms and intense rainfall across south-east Queensland over the weekend. Bureau of Meteorology Brisbane manager Matthew Collopy said the remnants of the ex-tropical cyclone were moving west in the coming days through central and western parts of Queensland.

Cyclone hits northeast Australia leaving thousands without power

2024-01-26T05:34+0100arynews (en)

A powerful category three cyclone crashed into northeastern Australia late on Thursday, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power. Severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily packed winds of more than 160 kilometres (100 miles) per hour as it hit Townsville, home to 180,000 people, before rapidly weakening.

Cyclone Kirrily in Australia: Thousands without electricity amid heavy rainfall

2024-01-26T05:28+0100HindustanTimes (en)

Queensland Premier Steven Miles told the Australia n Broadcasting Corp that 64,000 people were without power on Friday due to the storm. Ergon Energy spokesperson Emma Oliveri said most power outages were in Townsville, adding that it was too early to say when power would be restored.

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T04:51+0100thechronicleherald (en)

STORY: Tropical cyclone Kirrily , a category two system, made landfall late on Thursday along coast bordering the Great Barrier Reef near the tourist town of Townsville, before being downgraded to a tropical low on Friday. Queensland's premiere Steven Miles told reporters Kirrily affected the state's....

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T04:26+0100saltwire (en)

STORY: Tropical cyclone Kirrily , a category two system, made landfall late on Thursday along coast bordering the Great Barrier Reef near the tourist town of Townsville, before being downgraded to a tropical low on Friday. Queensland's premiere Steven Miles told reporters Kirrily affected the state's....

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T04:23+0100streetinsider (en)

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of people in Australia 's Queensland state were without power on Friday after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains. Tropical cyclone Kirrily , a category two system, made landfall late on Thursday along the coast bordering the....

Melioidosis death prompts health warning to cyclone-impacted communities

2024-01-26T03:54+0100abc-au (en)

A Cairns patient has died from the bacterial disease melioidosis, with health authorities further south warning those cleaning up in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily to take precautions against contracting the infection. Dr Nishila Moodley, of Townsville's public health unit, said bacteria....

Thousands of Australians without power in tropical cyclone aftermath

2024-01-26T02:31+0100straitstimesSG (en)

SYDNEY - Tens of thousands of people in Australia ’s Queensland state were without power on Jan 26 after a tropical cyclone hit overnight, bringing damaging winds and heavy rains. made landfall late on Jan 25 along the coast bordering the Great Barrier Reef near the tourist town of Townsville, before being downgraded to a tropical low on Jan 26.

Three words in Anthony Albanese's Australia Day speech divide Aussies: 'You stand for nothing - what a disappointment'

2024-01-26T02:23+0100dailymail (en)

'You stand for nothing. You've changed nothing. You're doing nothing. What a disappointment. 'Invasion day mate,' another added. A third said: Australia n day resembles a day of invasion, rape, land theft and colonisation! I think it's time we change the date so it's not so inflammatory for indigenous civilians that endured the trauma.

Meteo Diretta: allerta in AUSTRALIA, è in arrivo il ciclone Kirrily

2024-01-26T01:13+0100ilmeteo (it)

25 Gennaio 2024 - Gli australiani si preparano all’arrivo del ciclone Kirrily . Sale l’allerta in Australia per l’arrivo del ciclone Kirrily che dovrebbe colpire l’area di nord-est e che potrebbe causare inondazioni nello Stato del Queensland per tutta la settimana. Dovrebbe interessare la terraferma nel corso della giornata di Giovedì 25 Gennaio.

Bureau warns heavy rain, possible flooding still to come

2024-01-26T00:12+0100abc-au (en)

Reporting by Tavleen Singh. The Bureau of Meteorology says rainfall from ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will impact western Queensland, including around Mount Isa as we move into the weekend, as has been forecast in current severe weather warnings. North Queensland isn't totally out of the woods yet....

Wet and windy weekend weather for parts of NZ - MetService

2024-01-25T23:28+0100tvnz (en)

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to sweep across the lower and middle of the South Island this weekend — prompting warnings from MetService to "remain vigilant". MetService forecasts that most southern and central areas of the South Island will see an active front move quickly northwards on....

Great weather for... mud crabs?

2024-01-25T23:18+0100abc-au (en)

The Charters Towers Disaster Management Group says residents can now leave their homes — but again, if you don't need to be travelling around right now, it's best to stay put. Mayor Frank Beveridge says when Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was upgraded to a category three system he feared what it would....

Will the aftermath be as bad as Jasper?

2024-01-25T22:50+0100abc-au (en)

Reporting by Amy Sheehan. Forecaster Daniel Hayes says Kirrily was downgraded to a tropical low around 4am, but severe weather warnings are still in place for the Goldfields and Upper Flinders. "[It's] still expected to bring some pretty severe weather around the place, so there is still a severe weather warning out," he says.

Tens of thousands without power this morning

2024-01-25T22:33+0100abc-au (en)

Emma Oliveri from Ergon says crews will be "out in force" today, assessing the damage and restoring power to as many people as they can. More than 50,000 customers are without power — most of those are in Townsville "We will not have a clear picture of the full extent of damage until conditions have....

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily downgraded to category one as 40,000 homes without power

2024-01-25T22:22+0100qt (en)

More than 40,000 homes are without power on Australia Day morning after ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily crashed into the northern Queensland coast on Thursday night. The powerful category two system arrived between Townsville and Ingham with wind speeds up to 170 kilometres per hour.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily downgraded to category one as 40,000 homes without power

2024-01-25T22:21+0100couriermail (en)

More than 40,000 homes are without power on Australia Day morning after ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily crashed into the northern Queensland coast on Thursday night. The powerful category two system arrived between Townsville and Ingham with wind speeds up to 170 kilometres per hour.

Monster Cyclone Kirrily strikes: Tens of thousands with no power as cyclone hits as storm system hits major city

2024-01-25T21:42+0100dailymail (en)

Central and western Queensland are set to cop a deluge as ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily heads inland, with heavy rain and flash flooding predicted. Cyclone Kirrily has been downgraded to a tropical low after crossing the Queensland coast northwest of Townsville as one of the most powerful systems seen in the north.

36k without power as city hit by cyclone

2024-01-25T21:29+0100wn (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily crossed the coast near one of Queensland’s biggest cities overnight bringing 100km/h plus winds and damage to buildings. ......

Blistering: Gross forecast for Australia Day

2024-01-25T21:16+0100news_com_au (en)

Brisbane and Perth could join Sydney in a 30C plus Australia Day. Elsewhere in the country, northern Queensland is still being smashed by Cyclone Kirrily with the possibility of damaging winds and intense, flooding rainfall to areas from Townsville to Charters Towers and as far inland as Cloncurry.

Cyclone Kirrily live updates: Huge winds, flooding strikes Queensland coast

2024-01-25T21:10+0100theage (en)

Ergon Energy was reporting more than 55,000 properties without power on Thursday morning, most in the Townsville and Hinchinbrook council areas. The regional Queensland electricity provider had crews ready and pre-positioned to respond to the inevitable outages caused by Tropical Cyclone Kirrily .

Cyclone Kirrily live updates: Huge winds, flooding strikes Queensland coast

2024-01-25T21:07+0100smh (en)

Thank you for joining us for today’s live news blog. Brisbane can expect a partly cloudy day with a slight chance of a shower, and a maximum of 33 degrees. In our leading stories today, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast north-west of Townsville as a severe category 3 system, producing winds of up to 170km/h.

Blistering: Gross forecast for Australia Day

2024-01-25T21:06+0100qt (en)

Brisbane and Perth could join Sydney in a 30C plus Australia Day. Elsewhere in the country, northern Queensland is still being smashed by Cyclone Kirrily with the possibility of damaging winds and intense, flooding rainfall to areas from Townsville to Charters Towers and as far inland as Cloncurry.

Cyclone Kirrily live updates: Huge winds, flooding strikes Queensland coast

2024-01-25T21:06+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Thank you for joining us for today’s live news blog. Brisbane can expect a partly cloudy day with a slight chance of a shower, and a maximum of 33 degrees. In our leading stories today, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has crossed the Queensland coast north-west of Townsville as a severe category 3 system, producing winds of up to 170km/h.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily moves inland leaving more than 50,000 without power

2024-01-25T20:31+0100abc-au (en)

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is moving inland as a tropical low after crossing the Queensland coast overnight, leaving more than 50,000 without power. Senior Meteorologist Miriam Bradbury told News Breakfast the cyclone was more of a wind event than a rain event as it crossed the coast.

Weather: Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to lash North Island, rain for Auckland Anniversary Weekend one year on from floods

2024-01-25T17:41+0100nzherald (en)

Niwa says the Tropical Cyclone Kirrily will indirectly influence weekend weather in New Zealand despite it forming some 3500 km away. Photo / Niwa Heavy showers are forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, and as the city prepares to acknowledge a year since its devastating and deadly floods, a....

Tropical cyclone upgraded to 'severe' as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T14:35+0100ATAP-en (en)

(TAP) - A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the "severe" category three on Thursday, hours before it was set to make landfall along the coastline bordering the Great Barrier Reef, the second such cyclone in the area since December.

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is now a category two system

2024-01-25T13:21+0100abc-au (en)

Severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is making landfall in the Herbert and Lower Burdekin near Townsville, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Strong westerly winds on the north side of the system are resulting in damaging wind gusts across the North Tropical Coast.

Cyclone Kirrily Intensifies as Landing Near Townsville

2024-01-25T12:21+0100raillynews (en)

In his statement on January 25, 2024, Australia n Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that Hurricane Kirrily became more intense as it landed near Townsville. Prime Minister Albanese stated that they are working closely with Queensland and local governments, and that Australian Defense Force (ADF)....

The latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology has just been released

2024-01-25T12:17+0100abc-au (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is crossing the coast just north-west of Townsville as a category three system. The system has sustained winds near the centre of 120 kilometres per hour and wind gusts to 165kph. It's currently about 30 kilometres north north-west of Townsville; It's moving west south-west....

Cyclone Kirrily to make landfall in northeast Australia

2024-01-25T11:44+0100terradaily (en)

Port Louis, Mauritius (AFP) Jan 16, 2024 Mauritius raised a cyclone warning alert to maximum on Tuesday as powerful winds and rains from tropical storm Belal caused havoc in the Indian Ocean island nation. The government has ordered all inhabitants to stay indoors, but the meteorological service....

Tropical cyclone upgraded to 'severe' as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T11:15+0100AsiaOne (en)

AsiaOne has launched EarthOne , a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this SYDNEY — A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the "severe" category three on Thursday (Jan 25), hours before....

Australia, in arrivo il ciclone Kirrily : raffiche fino a 160km/h

2024-01-25T11:11+0100ilSole24ore (it)

(LaPresse) L' Australia si prepara a fronteggiare il ciclone tropicale Kirrily che, secondo il servizio meteorologico, toccherà terra a categoria 2. Timori soprattutto sul versante nord-orientale con i cittadini dello Stato del Queensland che hanno deciso di chiudere le attività commerciali e....

Tropical cyclone upgraded to ‘severe’ as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T11:07+0100in-cyprus (en)

Rain Splashes Inside A Balcony Amid Strong Winds Caused By Cyclone Belal, In Reunion Island. A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the “severe” category three on Thursday, hours before it was set to make landfall along the coastline bordering the Great Barrier Reef,....

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

2024-01-25T11:07+0100westernadvocate (en)

One of Queensland's largest Indigenous communities has been forced to take shelter from severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes, prompting calls for an evacuation centre. The 4000-strong community is no stranger to natural disasters this time of year, with Queensland's cyclone season typically peaking in February and March.

Australia: Kirrily Approaches QLD As Cat 3 Cyclone, Gusty Winds And Rain Pound Towns Along Coast 2

2024-01-25T11:02+0100eastoregonian (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily approached the Queensland coast on Thursday afternoon, January 25, bringing strong winds and rain. Kirrily intensified to category 3 and is expected to make landfall in the evening around 8 p.m. Gusty winds lashed towns and cities along the Queensland coast early afternoon....

‘Forget it’: Townsville put on notice

2024-01-25T10:58+0100news_com_au (en)

Residents in croc country were urged to take extra precautions as the rainfall from Kirrily is expected to cause flooding, which could sweep up crocodiles and give them paths into residential areas. Disaster Recovery Minister Nikki Boyd said there were “two events” Queenslanders needed to prepare for gale force winds and flooding.

Australia: Kirrily Approaches QLD As Cat 3 Cyclone, Gusty Winds And Rain Pound Towns Along Coast 2

2024-01-25T10:55+0100messenger-inquirer (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily approached the Queensland coast on Thursday afternoon, January 25, bringing strong winds and rain. Kirrily intensified to category 3 and is expected to make landfall in the evening around 8 p.m. Gusty winds lashed towns and cities along the Queensland coast early afternoon....

Australia: Kirrily Approaches QLD As Cat 3 Cyclone, Gusty Winds And Rain Pound Towns Along Coast 2

2024-01-25T10:49+0100mycouriertribune (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily approached the Queensland coast on Thursday afternoon, January 25, bringing strong winds and rain. Kirrily intensified to category 3 and is expected to make landfall in the evening around 8 p.m. Gusty winds lashed towns and cities along the Queensland coast early afternoon....

‘Forget it’: Townsville put on notice

2024-01-25T10:43+0100qt (en)

Residents in croc country were urged to take extra precautions as the rainfall from Kirrily is expected to cause flooding, which could sweep up crocodiles and give them paths into residential areas. Disaster Recovery Minister Nikki Boyd said there were “two events” Queenslanders needed to prepare for gale force winds and flooding.

Australie: le cyclone Kirrily menace la côte le long de la Grande Barrière de Corail

2024-01-25T10:30+0100rtl-BE (fr)

Publié aujourd'hui à 09h19 Le puissant cyclone Kirrily devrait toucher terre jeudi sur la côte du Queensland dans le nord-est de l'Australie, menaçant les villes situées le long du littoral de la Grande Barrière de Corail, selon l'agence météorologique locale.

Australia: Kirrily Approaches QLD As Cat 3 Cyclone, Gusty Winds And Rain Pound Towns Along Coast 2

2024-01-25T10:29+0100guampdn (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily approached the Queensland coast on Thursday afternoon, January 25, bringing strong winds and rain. Kirrily intensified to category 3 and is expected to make landfall in the evening around 8 p.m. Gusty winds lashed towns and cities along the Queensland coast early afternoon....

Ciclone Kirrily, l’Australia si prepara al landfall: potenti venti nel Queensland

2024-01-25T10:23+0100meteoweb (it)

Oggi è previsto l’impatto del potente ciclone Kirrily sulla costa del Queensland , nel Nord/Est dell’ Australia , minacciando le città lungo la costa della Grande Barriera Corallina. L’agenzia meteorologica locale ha classificato il ciclone come di 3ª categoria su una scala di 5, indicando che si....

Cyclone Kirrily to make landfall in northeast Australia

2024-01-25T10:16+0100guardian-ng (en)

In this satellite image provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency/ Australia n Bureau of Meteorology, the potential cyclone Kirrily is shown off Australia’s east coast Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024. A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea is finally expected to become a tropical cyclone later on....

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

2024-01-25T10:10+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

One of Queensland's largest Indigenous communities has been forced to take shelter from severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes, prompting calls for an evacuation centre. The 4000-strong community is no stranger to natural disasters this time of year, with Queensland's cyclone season typically peaking in February and March.

Australia: Kirrily Approaches QLD As Cat 3 Cyclone, Gusty Winds And Rain Pound Towns Along Coast

2024-01-25T09:55+0100messenger-inquirer (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily approached the Queensland coast on Thursday afternoon, January 25, bringing strong winds and rain. Kirrily intensified to category 3 and is expected to make landfall in the evening around 8 p.m. Gusty winds lashed towns and cities along the Queensland coast early afternoon....

Australia: Kirrily Approaches QLD As Cat 3 Cyclone, Gusty Winds And Rain Pound Towns Along Coast

2024-01-25T09:54+0100eastoregonian (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily approached the Queensland coast on Thursday afternoon, January 25, bringing strong winds and rain. Kirrily intensified to category 3 and is expected to make landfall in the evening around 8 p.m. Gusty winds lashed towns and cities along the Queensland coast early afternoon....

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

2024-01-25T09:47+0100bordermail (en)

One of Queensland's largest Indigenous communities has been forced to take shelter from severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes, prompting calls for an evacuation centre. The 4000-strong community is no stranger to natural disasters this time of year, with Queensland's cyclone season typically peaking in February and March.

Queensland town within 0.1C of state’s record temperature as Australia swelters under heatwave

2024-01-25T09:42+0100guardian (en)

One of Australia ’s hottest summers on record continues to produce above-average temperatures, with the Queensland tourist town Birdsville hitting 49.4C on Thursday, just 0.1C shy of the state’s all time record. Heatwave conditions hit regions across Australia on Thursday and will continue on the public holiday before cooling off over the weekend.

Schools closed, flights canceled as Cyclone Kirrily heads for Australia

2024-01-25T09:34+0100nation (en)

Schools were closed and flights canceled as tropical Cyclone Kirrily is picking up speed and heading towards Australia ’s Queensland coast, local media reported on Thursday. According to ABC News, Cyclone Kirrily was upgraded to category three intensity as it approached the Queensland coast.

Schools closed, flights canceled as Cyclone Kirrily heads for Australia

2024-01-25T09:33+0100nation-pk (en)

Schools were closed and flights canceled as tropical Cyclone Kirrily is picking up speed and heading towards Australia ’s Queensland coast, local media reported on Thursday. According to ABC News, Cyclone Kirrily was upgraded to category three intensity as it approached the Queensland coast.

Tropical cyclone upgraded to ‘severe’ as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T09:31+0100straitstimesSG (en)

SYDNEY - A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the “severe” category three on Jan 25, hours before it was set to make landfall along the coastline bordering the Great Barrier Reef, the second such cyclone in the area since December.

Residents of northern Australia batten down homes, businesses ahead of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

2024-01-25T09:25+0100wn (en)

Residents have begun battening down homes and businesses with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily forecast to cross the Australia n northeast coast on Thursday, bringing destructive winds and flooding rain ......

Cyclone Kirrily to make landfall in northeast Australia

2024-01-25T09:13+0100bssnews (en)

SYDNEY, Jan 25, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - A powerful category three cyclone is expected to make landfall in northeastern Australia late on Thursday, lashing cities along Queensland's Great Barrier Reef coast. Severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily packed winds of more than 160 kilometres (100 miles) per hour winds....

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

2024-01-25T09:12+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

One of Queensland's largest Indigenous communities has been forced to take shelter from severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes, prompting calls for an evacuation centre. The 4000-strong community is no stranger to natural disasters this time of year, with Queensland's cyclone season typically peaking in February and March.

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

2024-01-25T09:08+0100maitlandmercury (en)

One of Queensland's largest Indigenous communities has been forced to take shelter from severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes, prompting calls for an evacuation centre. The 4000-strong community is no stranger to natural disasters this time of year, with Queensland's cyclone season typically peaking in February and March.

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

2024-01-25T09:05+0100illawarramercury (en)

One of Queensland's largest Indigenous communities has been forced to take shelter from severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes, prompting calls for an evacuation centre. The 4000-strong community is no stranger to natural disasters this time of year, with Queensland's cyclone season typically peaking in February and March.

Community calls for shelter as cyclone looms

2024-01-25T09:04+0100newcastleherald (en)

One of Queensland's largest Indigenous communities has been forced to take shelter from severe Tropical Cyclone Kirrily in their own homes, prompting calls for an evacuation centre. The 4000-strong community is no stranger to natural disasters this time of year, with Queensland's cyclone season typically peaking in February and March.

Tropical cyclone Kirrily upgraded to 'severe' as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T08:55+0100radionz (en)

Category three storms are two rungs away from the most dangerous and can destroy caravans as well as lay waste to crops and trees. Photo: Bureau of Meteorology, Australia . A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to "severe" category three on Thursday, hours before it was....

Tropical cyclone Kirrily upgraded to 'severe' as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T08:55+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

Category three storms are two rungs away from the most dangerous and can destroy caravans as well as lay waste to crops and trees. Photo: Bureau of Meteorology, Australia . A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to "severe" category three on Thursday, hours before it was....

Tropical cyclone upgraded to ‘severe’ as it nears Australia

2024-01-25T08:49+0100freemalaysiatoday (en)

This satellite image shows Cyclone Kirrily approaching Australia ’s east coast yesterday. (Japan Meteorological Agency/AP pic) SYDNEY: A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the “severe” Category 3 today, hours before it was set to make landfall along the coastline....

Schools closed, flights canceled as Cyclone Kirrily heads for Australia

2024-01-25T08:45+0100aa-en (en)

ANKARA. Schools were closed and flights canceled as tropical Cyclone Kirrily is picking up speed and heading towards Australia ’s Queensland coast, local media reported on Thursday. According to ABC News, Cyclone Kirrily was upgraded to category three intensity as it approached the Queensland coast.

Tropical cyclone upgraded to 'severe' as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T08:08+0100saltwire (en)

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the "severe" category three on Thursday, hours before it was set to make landfall along the coastline bordering the Great Barrier Reef, the second such cyclone in the area since December.

Tropical Cyclone Upgraded to 'Severe' as It Approaches Australian Coast

2024-01-25T07:55+0100usnews (en)

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the "severe" category three on Thursday, hours before it was set to make landfall along the coastline bordering the Great Barrier Reef, the second such cyclone in the area since December.

Tropical cyclone upgraded to 'severe' as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T07:54+0100zawya-palestine (en)

A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the "severe" category three on Thursday, hours before it was set to make landfall along the coastline bordering the Great Barrier Reef, the second such cyclone in the area since December.

Tropical cyclone upgraded to 'severe' as it approaches Australian coast

2024-01-25T07:44+0100devdiscourse (en)

A tropical cyclone off the coast of northern Australia was upgraded to the "severe" category three on Thursday, hours before it was set to make landfall along the coastline bordering the Great Barrier Reef, the second such cyclone in the area since December.

TRC monitoring potential rain depression, storms and heatwave

2024-01-25T07:20+0100nationaltribune (en)

Toowoomba Regional Council is prepared to respond if, and when required, to any situation across the Region should the tropical low (Cyclone Kirrily ) track closer to southern Queensland as a rain depression in coming days. Toowoomba Region Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) chair Cr....

TRC Tracks Potential Rain Depression, Storms, Heatwave

2024-01-25T07:19+0100miragenews (en)

Toowoomba Regional Council is prepared to respond if, and when required, to any situation across the Region should the tropical low (Cyclone Kirrily ) track closer to southern Queensland as a rain depression in coming days. Toowoomba Region Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) chair Cr....

ATO orders Townsville staff home to take shelter from Kirrily

2024-01-25T06:44+0100themandarin (en)

The Australia n Taxation Office has pulled down the storm shutters on its Townsville office and sent staff home until at least next Tuesday as the now category two Tropical Cyclone Kirrily approaches the Queensland coast, with the state’s premier Steven Miles pre-emptively declaring a natural disaster.

Sigh of relief as ‘worst-case’ concerns ease: Cyclone Kirrily

2024-01-25T06:34+0100couriermail (en)

Earlier in the week, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily stirred up concerns as experts warned it could spell disaster for northern NSW, which still bears the scars from 2022 floods. However, a spokeswoman from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said the cyclone is now forecast to move further west and potentially towards the Northern Territory.

Weather: Auckland Anniversary Weekend, one year since floods, to see rain, Tropical Cyclone Kirrily’s influence

2024-01-25T06:05+0100nzherald (en)

Heavy showers are forecast for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, and as the city prepares to acknowledge a year since its devastating and deadly floods, a tropical cyclone in Australia is threatening to further “indirectly influence” conditions here. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was expected to bear down on....

Bowen warned to brace for intense rain, power restored in Proserpine

2024-01-25T04:20+0100qt (en)

The current warning zone spans from Innisfail to Sarina with the Whitsundays already being lashed by wind gusts exceeding 100km/h. Coastal and Island communities between Bowen and Ayr have been warned there could be destructive wind gusts up to 140km/h Thursday evening, while heavy rain leading to....

Bacterial disease spike in Cairns

2024-01-25T04:17+0100abc-au (en)

Reporting by Janelle Miles. Cases of the potentially deadly bacterial disease melioidosis in the Cairns region have spiked this month after heavy rain and flooding in the wake of Cyclone Jasper. Health authorities say nine cases of the disease have been confirmed in the region since early January.

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies on approach to Queensland coast

2024-01-25T04:09+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Kirrily has intensified into a category 2 system and is expected to make landfall late on January 25, or in the early hours of January 26, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Wind gusts above 100kmh have already been recorded at the Whitsunday Islands, while gusts of 140kmh or more may develop....

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies on approach to Queensland coast

2024-01-25T04:07+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Kirrily has intensified into a category 2 system and is expected to make landfall late on January 25, or in the early hours of January 26, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Wind gusts above 100kmh have already been recorded at the Whitsunday Islands, while gusts of 140kmh or more may develop....

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies on approach to Queensland coast

2024-01-25T03:55+0100westernadvocate (en)

Kirrily has intensified into a category 2 system and is expected to make landfall late on January 25, or in the early hours of January 26, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Wind gusts above 100kmh have already been recorded at the Whitsunday Islands, while gusts of 140kmh or more may develop....

' Keep a sharp eye on the forecast' as anniversary of Auckland floods approaches

2024-01-25T03:44+0100radionz (en)

is bearing down on Far North Queensland and is expected to make landfall near Townsville on Thursday night as a category 2 storm. It is likely to impact weather here in Aotearoa in the next week. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) forecaster Chris Brandolino said Kirrily was....

Residents of northern Australia batten down homes, businesses ahead of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

2024-01-25T03:42+0100sfgate (en)

In this satellite image provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency/ Australia n Bureau of Meteorology, the potential cyclone Kirrily is shown off Australia's east coast Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024. A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea is finally expected to become a tropical cyclone later on....

Residents of northern Australia batten down homes, businesses ahead of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

2024-01-25T03:39+0100apnews (en)

In this satellite image provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency/ Australia n Bureau of Meteorology, the potential cyclone Kirrily is shown off Australia’s east coast Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024. A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea is finally expected to become a tropical cyclone later on....

' Keep a sharp eye on the forecast' as anniversary of Auckland floods approaches

2024-01-25T03:39+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

is bearing down on Far North Queensland and is expected to make landfall near Townsville on Thursday night as a category 2 storm. It is likely to impact weather here in Aotearoa in the next week. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) forecaster Chris Brandolino said Kirrily was....

Cyclone Kirrily reaches category two intensity as it nears Qld coast

2024-01-25T03:18+0100qt (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has been upgraded to category two intensity as it draws nearer to Queensland’s coast. The system is expected to slowly and steadily intensify on its track towards the coastline. Landfall is expected on Thursday night between Ingham and Bowen, with Townsville facing the....

50C record heatwave grips Qld ahead of long weekend downpour

2024-01-25T03:10+0100qt (en)

The Queensland-South Australia border could see maximum temperatures exceeding 50C, with the potential to break the state’s record high of 49.5C, reached at Birdsville in 1972. With the system’s southerly trajectory looking less likely after landfall, southern Queensland would face scorching temperatures and storms.

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies on approach to Queensland coast

2024-01-25T03:04+0100bordermail (en)

Kirrily has intensified into a category 2 system and is expected to make landfall late on January 25, or in the early hours of January 26, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Wind gusts above 100kmh have already been recorded at the Whitsunday Islands, while gusts of 140kmh or more may develop....

Prepare to shelter from Cyclone Kirrily now

2024-01-25T02:58+0100nationaltribune (en)

Townsville residents should prepare to shelter in place as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily moves towards the Queensland coast. This Category 2 cyclone will bring very strong winds and heavy rain to Townsville. The intense cyclone is expected to cross the Townsville coast this evening. Residents are advised to prepare to shelter in place.

Prepare to shelter from Cyclone Kirrily now

2024-01-25T02:55+0100miragenews (en)

Townsville residents should prepare to shelter in place as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily moves towards the Queensland coast. This Category 2 cyclone will bring very strong winds and heavy rain to Townsville. The intense cyclone is expected to cross the Townsville coast this evening. Residents are advised to prepare to shelter in place.

Cyclone Kirrily will develop into category two as it heads towards Townsville and northern Queensland

2024-01-25T02:52+0100whatsnew2day (en)

Millions of Australia ns are preparing to batten down the hatches as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily approaches the northern Queensland coast, bringing brutal rain, gale-force winds of up to 90 miles per hour and wild gales. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to Share! The cyclone is expected to....

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies on approach to Queensland coast

2024-01-25T02:52+0100newcastleherald (en)

Kirrily has intensified into a category 2 system and is expected to make landfall late on January 25, or in the early hours of January 26, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Wind gusts above 100kmh have already been recorded at the Whitsunday Islands, while gusts of 140kmh or more may develop....

State’s huge call on freak cyclone

2024-01-25T02:51+0100qt (en)

Parts of the state’s north are bracing for a deluge of rain and destructive 140km/h wind gusts in the wake of the category 2 system, which is tracking several hundred kilometres off the east coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that damaging 120km/h gales are already occurring over the....

Defence air support on cyclone stand-by as residents are urged to shelter

2024-01-25T02:50+0100theage (en)

Defence air support will be placed on standby and those in the path of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have been urged to make the decision within hours about where they will ride out the now category 2 storm set to cross the coast near Townsville tonight. Many schools in the region did not open on....

State’s huge call on freak cyclone

2024-01-25T02:49+0100couriermail (en)

Parts of the state’s north are bracing for a deluge of rain and destructive 140km/h wind gusts in the wake of the category 2 system, which is tracking several hundred kilometres off the east coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that damaging 120km/h gales are already occurring over the....

Defence air support on cyclone stand-by as residents are urged to shelter

2024-01-25T02:48+0100smh (en)

Defence air support will be placed on standby and those in the path of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have been urged to make the decision within hours about where they will ride out the now category 2 storm set to cross the coast near Townsville tonight. Many schools in the region did not open on....

Defence air support on cyclone stand-by as residents are urged to shelter

2024-01-25T02:48+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Defence air support will be placed on standby and those in the path of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily have been urged to make the decision within hours about where they will ride out the now category 2 storm set to cross the coast near Townsville tonight. Many schools in the region did not open on....

State’s huge call on freak cyclone

2024-01-25T02:48+0100news_com_au (en)

Parts of the state’s north are bracing for a deluge of rain and destructive 140km/h wind gusts in the wake of the category 2 system, which is tracking several hundred kilometres off the east coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that damaging 120km/h gales are already occurring over the....

State’s huge call on freak cyclone

2024-01-25T02:47+0100heraldsun (en)

Parts of the state’s north are bracing for a deluge of rain and destructive 140km/h wind gusts in the wake of the category 2 system, which is tracking several hundred kilometres off the east coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that damaging 120km/h gales are already occurring over the....

Cyclone Kirrily upgraded to category 2 as evacuations begin

2024-01-25T02:41+01009news (en)

There have already been 146 calls to SES for help - largely from the Charter Towers, Townsville and the Whitsundays region - and 50 residents have chosen to self-evacuate. Disaster declarations were issued for both Townsville and Mackay while a number of schools in the cyclone's firing line were closed today.

Cyclone Kirrily to develop into category two as it tracks towards Townsville and Queensland's north

2024-01-25T02:06+0100dailymail (en)

Millions of Aussies are preparing to batten down the hatches as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily nears the coast in north Queensland , bringing relentless rain, gale-force winds and wild storms. The cyclone is expected to develop into a category two within hours before it crosses the coast between Bowen and Ingham on Thursday night.

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies on approach to Queensland coast

2024-01-25T01:57+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Kirrily has intensified into a category 2 system and is expected to make landfall late on January 25, or in the early hours of January 26, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Wind gusts above 100kmh have already been recorded at the Whitsunday Islands, while gusts of 140kmh or more may develop....

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily intensifies on approach to Queensland coast

2024-01-25T01:52+0100illawarramercury (en)

Kirrily has intensified into a category 2 system and is expected to make landfall late on January 25, or in the early hours of January 26, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Wind gusts above 100kmh have already been recorded at the Whitsunday Islands, while gusts of 140kmh or more may develop....

Doctors advice as Cyclone Kirrily moves towards coastal communities

2024-01-25T01:28+0100nationaltribune (en)

Media Release January 25, 2024. While most Australia n states swelter under heat warnings, North Queensland is awaiting Cyclone Kirrily , forecast to cross over onto land this evening just south of Townsville. A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, so as our climate warms, we expect it to become....

Cyclone Kirrily Approaches Coast, Doctors Issue Advice

2024-01-25T01:25+0100miragenews (en)

Media Release January 25, 2024. While most Australia n states swelter under heat warnings, North Queensland is awaiting Cyclone Kirrily , forecast to cross over onto land this evening just south of Townsville. A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, so as our climate warms, we expect it to become....

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily: Townsville residents told to shelter in place ahead of storm hitting coast

2024-01-25T01:23+0100guardian (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to cross the Queensland coast within hours bringing heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 140km/h. The cyclone was updated to a category 2 storm on Thursday morning and is predicted to cross the Queensland coast later in the night.

Le cyclone Kirrily se rapproche dangereusement du nord de l'Australie nouvelle calédonie

2024-01-25T01:09+0100francetvinfo (fr)

Ce matin encore, le vent ne soufflait que légèrement et le ciel était dégagé du côté de Townsville. Mais sur place, le bureau de météorologie prévoit une dégradation du temps dans les prochaines heures. Sur Hamilton Island, les conditions de vent ont déjà changé : des rafales à 102 km/h ont été enregistrées.

‘Life threatening’ warning for Queensland

2024-01-24T23:54+0100dailytelegraph (en)

It could bring with it up to 200mm of rain and gusts of 140km/h. Kirrily went from a tropical low to a tropical cyclone, as a category 1 storm, on Wednesday afternoon. It is expected to cross the coast as a category 2 cyclone late on Thursday, or possibly first thing on Australia Day.

‘Life threatening’ warning for Queensland

2024-01-24T23:50+0100news_com_au (en)

It could bring with it up to 200mm of rain and gusts of 140km/h. Kirrily went from a tropical low to a tropical cyclone, as a category 1 storm, on Wednesday afternoon. It is expected to cross the coast as a category 2 cyclone late on Thursday, or possibly first thing on Australia Day.

Queensland braces for more carnage as cyclone nears

2024-01-24T23:48+0100bordermail (en)

Queensland's north is battening down the hatches with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily set to make landfall. Gusts of 140km/h are forecast for the region between Ayr and Bowen, extending north to Ingham and including Townsville, and possibly south to Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands.

‘Life threatening’ warning for Queensland

2024-01-24T23:39+0100qt (en)

It could bring with it up to 200mm of rain and gusts of 140km/h. Kirrily went from a tropical low to a tropical cyclone, as a category 1 storm, on Wednesday afternoon. It is expected to cross the coast as a category 2 cyclone late on Thursday, or possibly first thing on Australia Day.

When Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to make landfall in Queensland

2024-01-24T23:28+0100dailymail (en)

is bracing for impact as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily bears down on the state's far north bringing relentless rain, gale-force winds and wild storms. The category one storm is expected to strengthen into a category two before crossing the coast between Bowen and Ingham late on Thursday night.

Queensland braces for more carnage as cyclone nears

2024-01-24T22:16+0100illawarramercury (en)

Gusts of 140km/h are forecast for the region between Ayr and Bowen, extending north to Ingham and including Townsville, and possibly south to Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands. The Bureau of Meteorology says intense rainfall that could cause "dangerous and life threatening flash flooding" is possible after the cyclone crosses the coast.

Queensland braces for more carnage as cyclone nears

2024-01-24T21:48+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Gusts of 140km/h are forecast for the region between Ayr and Bowen, extending north to Ingham and including Townsville, and possibly south to Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands. The Bureau of Meteorology says intense rainfall that could cause "dangerous and life threatening flash flooding" is possible after the cyclone crosses the coast.

Queensland braces for more carnage as cyclone nears

2024-01-24T21:47+0100newcastleherald (en)

Gusts of 140km/h are forecast for the region between Ayr and Bowen, extending north to Ingham and including Townsville, and possibly south to Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands. The Bureau of Meteorology says intense rainfall that could cause "dangerous and life threatening flash flooding" is possible after the cyclone crosses the coast.

Queensland braces for more carnage as cyclone nears

2024-01-24T21:45+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Gusts of 140km/h are forecast for the region between Ayr and Bowen, extending north to Ingham and including Townsville, and possibly south to Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands. The Bureau of Meteorology says intense rainfall that could cause "dangerous and life threatening flash flooding" is possible after the cyclone crosses the coast.

Queensland braces for more carnage as cyclone nears

2024-01-24T21:44+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Gusts of 140km/h are forecast for the region between Ayr and Bowen, extending north to Ingham and including Townsville, and possibly south to Proserpine and the Whitsunday Islands. The Bureau of Meteorology says intense rainfall that could cause "dangerous and life threatening flash flooding" is possible after the cyclone crosses the coast.

Queensland bracing for damage as cyclone Kirrily prepares for landfall

2024-01-24T21:43+0100sbs (en)

North Queensland is once again battening down the hatches as Tropical Cyclone Kirrily looks likely to make landfall on Thursday. The system is predicted to cross the coast as a category two cyclone, between Cardwell and Bowen, bringing damaging winds and heavy rain.

Impacts of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily felt on Queensland coast as BOM predicts landfall tonight

2024-01-24T21:19+0100abc-au (en)

Cyclone Kirrily is expected to cross the Queensland coast tonight, with its impacts already starting to be felt after it was declared late on Wednesday. The system is expected to make landfall as a category two cyclone between Cardwell and Bowen, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), bringing wind gusts of up to 120kph with it.

My First Aid Course Calls for Immediate First Aid Preparedness as Cyclone Kirrily Nears Queensland

2024-01-24T20:57+0100einnews (en)

As Cyclone Kirrily approaches, prominent first aid training provider emphasises critical need for up-to-date first aid kits in households and businesses. BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, January 25, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- With Cyclone Kirrily rapidly intensifying off the Queensland coast, My....

Queensland braces for more carnage as cyclone nears

2024-01-24T17:53+0100westernadvocate (en)

Winds of 140km/h are being forecast for the region between Cardwell and Proserpine, including Townsville and the Whitsunday Islands. The Bureau of Meteorology says intense rainfall that could cause "dangerous and life threatening flash flooding" is possible after the cyclone crosses the coast.

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

2024-01-24T17:42+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

A tropical low finally developed into Cyclone Kirrily in the Coral Sea on Wednesday afternoon, days after it was first forecast to arrive. Kirrily is set to cross the coast near Townsville between Cardwell and Bowen as a category 2 system on Thursday night, bringing destructive winds and "life threatening" flash flooding.

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

2024-01-24T17:42+0100westernadvocate (en)

A tropical low finally developed into Cyclone Kirrily in the Coral Sea on Wednesday afternoon, days after it was first forecast to arrive. Kirrily is set to cross the coast near Townsville between Cardwell and Bowen as a category 2 system on Thursday night, bringing destructive winds and "life threatening" flash flooding.

Australian Coal Export Ports Threatened by Cyclone

2024-01-24T17:01+0100oilprice (en)

Tropical cyclone Kirrily is tracking toward the state of Queensland in northeastern Australia , making coal port operators nervous about operations and exports. Cyclone Kirrily is expected to make landfall on Queensland’s coast and islands late on January 24 or early on January 25.

Cyclone Kirrily whipping up damaging winds on path to Queensland coast

2024-01-24T15:32+01009news (en)

The system is expected to strengthen to a category 2 as it heads west-south-west on a path roughly towards Townsville, possibly stretching as far either side as Ingham and Bowen. Towns between Cardwell and Proserpine, including Townsville, and Bowen, were warned to brace for "destructive" gusts of....

NQ battens down hatches as Cyclone Kirrily forms

2024-01-24T13:43+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

A tropical low finally developed into Cyclone Kirrily in the Coral Sea on Wednesday afternoon, days after it was first forecast to arrive. Kirrily is set to cross the coast near Townsville between Cardwell and Bowen as a category 2 system on Thursday night, bringing destructive winds and “life threatening” flash flooding.

Tropical Low off Northeast Australia Reaches Cyclone Strength

2024-01-24T13:05+0100singaporestar (en)

BRISBANE, Australia - A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia reached cyclone strength on Wednesday and will bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Tropical Low off Northeast Australia Reaches Cyclone Strength

2024-01-24T12:21+0100manilametro (en)

BRISBANE, Australia - A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia reached cyclone strength on Wednesday and will bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Region Battens Down the Hatches as Cyclone Forms in Queensland

2024-01-24T12:21+0100theepochtimes (en)

The long wait for Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is finally over. Now north Queensland is bracing for its impact with damaging winds and heavy rain to lash the region as early as Wednesday night. A tropical low finally developed into Cyclone Kirrily in the Coral Sea on Wednesday afternoon, days after it was first forecast to arrive.

Tropical Low off Northeast Australia Reaches Cyclone Strength

2024-01-24T12:14+0100voanews (en)

BRISBANE, Australia — A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia reached cyclone strength on Wednesday and will bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Tropical cyclone Kirrily expected to hit Australia’s Queensland from Thursday

2024-01-24T11:53+0100tvcnews (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily has been officially recognised as a category one storm in the Coral Sea, according to Queensland Bureau of Meteorology. The storm is expected to continue strengthening as it tracks west south-west towards the Queensland coast, the Bureau of Meteorology stated on Wednesday evening.

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

2024-01-24T10:10+0100newcastleherald (en)

A tropical low finally developed into Cyclone Kirrily in the Coral Sea on Wednesday afternoon, days after it was first forecast to arrive. Kirrily is set to cross the coast near Townsville between Cardwell and Bowen as a category 2 system on Thursday night, bringing destructive winds and "life threatening" flash flooding.

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

2024-01-24T10:04+0100illawarramercury (en)

A tropical low finally developed into Cyclone Kirrily in the Coral Sea on Wednesday afternoon, days after it was first forecast to arrive. Kirrily is set to cross the coast near Townsville between Cardwell and Bowen as a category 2 system on Thursday night, bringing destructive winds and "life threatening" flash flooding.

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

2024-01-24T10:02+0100maitlandmercury (en)

A tropical low finally developed into Cyclone Kirrily in the Coral Sea on Wednesday afternoon, days after it was first forecast to arrive. Kirrily is set to cross the coast near Townsville between Cardwell and Bowen as a category 2 system on Thursday night, bringing destructive winds and "life threatening" flash flooding.

Region battens down the hatches as cyclone forms

2024-01-24T09:57+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

A tropical low finally developed into Cyclone Kirrily in the Coral Sea on Wednesday afternoon, days after it was first forecast to arrive. Kirrily is set to cross the coast near Townsville between Cardwell and Bowen as a category 2 system on Thursday night, bringing destructive winds and "life threatening" flash flooding.

Tropical Low Off Northeast Australia Expected To Become Cyclone And Dump Heavy Weekend Rains

2024-01-24T09:34+0100outlookindia (en)

A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia is expected to reach cyclone strength later Wednesday and bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Cyclone Kirrily expected to impact Queensland coast and islands

2024-01-24T09:33+0100radionz (en)

Cyclone Kirrily has been declared and is expected to be felt on Queensland's coast and islands tonight and into tomorrow morning. The cyclone is currently a category one but is expected to cross the coast as a category two system on Thursday night, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

Cyclone Kirrily expected to impact Queensland coast and islands

2024-01-24T09:29+0100rnz-co-nz (en)

Cyclone Kirrily has been declared and is expected to be felt on Queensland's coast and islands tonight and into tomorrow morning. The cyclone is currently a category one but is expected to cross the coast as a category two system on Thursday night, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).

Reinsurance pool has ‘no effect’ on insurance policies: Insurance Council Chief Executive

2024-01-24T09:22+0100whatsnew2day (en)

Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall says there has been some “confusion” over the cyclone reinsurance pool, which has “no effect” on anyone’s insurance policy. The insurance industry said losses from Tropical Cyclone Jasper – which struck Far North Queensland – together with storms in New....

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone

2024-01-24T08:58+0100HonululuAdvertiser (en)

The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday. “After the cyclone crosses the coast, it’s likely to weaken to a tropical low but have very high levels of rainfall associated with it,” Queensland Premier Steven Miles said at a news conference in Brisbane.

MIL-OSI Australia: North Queensland state school closures begin ahead of cyclone threat

2024-01-24T08:52+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

North Queensland state schools have started communicating with their communities today if they are going to be closed tomorrow due to developing Tropical Cyclone Kirrily based on advice from Emergency Services. The school closures website is updated in real-time and includes details of school and early childhood centres that are currently closed.

Reinsurance pool has ‘no effect’ on insurance policies: Insurance Council Chief Executive

2024-01-24T08:45+0100heraldsun (en)

Insurance Council of Australia Chief Executive Andrew Hall says there has been some “confusion” about the cyclone reinsurance pool, which has “no effect” on someone’s insurance policy. The insurance industry said losses from Tropical Cyclone Jasper which slammed into Far North Queensland along with....

Australia, ciclone 'Kirrily' si avvicina al nord-est del Paese: le immagini

2024-01-24T08:43+0100ilSole24ore (it)

(LaPresse) Un'area di bassa pressione che si sta muovendo verso il nord-est dell' Australia dovrebbe raggiungere la forza di un ciclone nel corso della giornata di oggi, portando a inondazioni nello Stato del Queensland da qui alla fine della settimana.

22 mins ago 2:08

2024-01-24T08:06+0100tvnz (en)

Queensland is no stranger to natural disasters, but now its resilience is being tested once again as a slow-moving tropical storm tracks towards the coast overnight. Australia 's Bureau of Meteorology said it expects to formally declare Cyclone Kirrily as a category two storm on Wednesday night, likely to make landfall tomorrow.

Naval Base Guam to hold change of command ceremony

2024-01-24T07:51+0100marianasvariety (en)

PALIKIR, Pohnpei (Pacific Island Times) — Capt. John T. Frye will relieve Capt. Michael D. Luckett as U.S. Naval Base Guam commanding officer during a change of command ceremony on Jan. 26. The ceremony will be held at Top o' the Mar on Nimitz Hill at 4 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rear Adm.

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:40+0100whig (en)

A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia is expected to reach cyclone strength later Wednesday and bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and < forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:23+0100thespec (en)

In this satellite image provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency/ Australia n Bureau of Meteorology, the potential cyclone Kirrily is shown off Australia's east coast Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024. A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea is finally expected to become a tropical cyclone later on....

World News | Tropical Low off Northeast Australia Expected to Become Cyclone and Dump Heavy Weekend Rains

2024-01-24T07:19+0100latestly (en)

Brisbane, Jan 24 (AP) A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia is expected to reach cyclone strength later Wednesday and bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:19+0100startribune (en)

BRISBANE, Australia — A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia is expected to reach cyclone strength later Wednesday and bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:16+0100sfgate (en)

In this satellite image provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency/ Australia n Bureau of Meteorology, the potential cyclone Kirrily is shown off Australia's east coast Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024. A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea is finally expected to become a tropical cyclone later on....

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:15+0100devdiscourse (en)

A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia is expected to reach cyclone strength later Wednesday and bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:14+0100independent-UK (en)

A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia is expected to reach cyclone strength later Wednesday and bring flooding into state into the weekend. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:12+0100ABCnews (en)

BRISBANE, Australia -- A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia is expected to reach cyclone strength later Wednesday and bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:10+0100apnews (en)

In this satellite image provided by the Japan Meteorological Agency/ Australia n Bureau of Meteorology, the potential cyclone Kirrily is shown off Australia’s east coast Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024. A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea is finally expected to become a tropical cyclone later on....

Tropical low off northeast Australia expected to become cyclone and dump heavy weekend rains

2024-01-24T07:08+0100sandiegouniontribune (en)

BRISBANE, Australia — A tropical low slowly moving toward northeast Australia is expected to reach cyclone strength later Wednesday and bring flooding into Queensland state into the weekend. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was moving west at 5 mph and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday.

Cyclone Kirrily update: Storm havoc as major airport is set to close, 120km/h winds batter holiday location and Aussies are told: Get ready NOW

2024-01-24T06:20+0100dailymail (en)

Mr Miles told reporters that the storm has 'intensified more slowly (than expected) but is moving more quickly than when we last provided an update yesterday. The storm had been forecast to be of category three strength earlier but that has now been downgraded.

MIL-Evening Report: As another cyclone heads for Queensland, we must be ready for the new threat: torrential rain and floods

2024-01-24T05:21+0100foreignaffairs-nz (en)

– By Jonathan Nott, Professor of Physical Geography, James Cook University. Shutterstock. We’ve long known cyclones are heat engines , fuelled by hot water. They also pump heat from the hot tropics into cooler areas . But they’re starting to behave differently. As the world heats up, the atmosphere can hold more moisture.

Weather update 24 January

2024-01-24T05:05+0100miragenews (en)

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning about potential impacts of the tropical low system, likely to form into Tropical Cyclone Kirrily currently tracking towards the north Queensland coast. On the Gold Coast, it's there is a chance of thunderstorms over the weekend which could lead to localised flash flooding.

Weather update 24 January

2024-01-24T05:04+0100nationaltribune (en)

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning about potential impacts of the tropical low system, likely to form into Tropical Cyclone Kirrily currently tracking towards the north Queensland coast. On the Gold Coast, it’s there is a chance of thunderstorms over the weekend which could lead to localised flash flooding.

As another cyclone heads for Queensland, we must be ready for the new threat: torrential rain and floods

2024-01-24T04:36+0100nationaltribune (en)

We saw this in December. Most of the damage done by Cyclone Jasper when it hit far north Queensland wasn’t from the intense winds. It was when the Category 2 storm stalled over Cape York, dumping huge amounts of rain – over 2 metres in some areas – and triggering devastating floods.

As another cyclone heads for Queensland, we must be ready for the new threat: torrential rain and floods

2024-01-24T04:33+0100johansen (en)

Date: 2024-01-24 03:29 Author: Jonathan Nott, Professor of Physical Geography, James Cook University Original article: https://theconversation.com/as-another-cyclone-heads-for-queensland-we-must-be-ready-for-the-new-threat-torrential-rain-and-floods-221737 We’ve long known cyclones are heat engines , fuelled by hot water.

Cyclone set to form as coast braces for strong winds

2024-01-24T03:51+0100westernadvocate (en)

Police, energy and emergency crews from across Queensland and interstate have headed north in preparation for the arrival of what is now expected to be a category two system on Thursday night. Winds of 120km/h are set to hit the Whitsunday Islands on Wednesday night, with Cyclone Kirrily currently....

Cyclone set to form as coast braces for strong winds

2024-01-24T03:32+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Police, energy and emergency crews from across Queensland and interstate have headed north in preparation for the arrival of what is now expected to be a category two system on Thursday night. Winds of 120km/h are set to hit the Whitsunday Islands on Wednesday night, with Cyclone Kirrily currently....

Cyclone set to form as coast braces for strong winds

2024-01-24T03:28+0100newcastleherald (en)

Police, energy and emergency crews from across Queensland and interstate have headed north in preparation for the arrival of what is now expected to be a category two system on Thursday night. Winds of 120km/h are set to hit the Whitsunday Islands on Wednesday night, with Cyclone Kirrily currently....

Cyclone set to form as coast braces for strong winds

2024-01-24T03:21+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Police, energy and emergency crews from across Queensland and interstate have headed north in preparation for the arrival of what is now expected to be a category two system on Thursday night. Winds of 120km/h are set to hit the Whitsunday Islands on Wednesday night, with Cyclone Kirrily currently....

Cyclone set to form as coast braces for strong winds

2024-01-24T03:20+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Police, energy and emergency crews from across Queensland and interstate have headed north in preparation for the arrival of what is now expected to be a category two system on Thursday night. Winds of 120km/h are set to hit the Whitsunday Islands on Wednesday night, with Cyclone Kirrily currently....

TLDMG moves to ‘stand up’ status, with residents urged to prepare now

2024-01-24T03:11+0100nationaltribune (en)

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to ‘stand up’ as a slow moving tropical low closes in on the north Queensland coast. The weather system is yet to be named a Tropical Cyclone but is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds as it moves towards the coast later today (Wednesday 24 January).

Townsville Urges Residents to Prepare as TLDMG Activates

2024-01-24T03:08+0100miragenews (en)

The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) has moved to 'stand up' as a slow moving tropical low closes in on the north Queensland coast. The weather system is yet to be named a Tropical Cyclone but is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds as it moves towards the coast later today (Wednesday 24 January).

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily likely to strike Queensland at category two and make landfall south of Townsville

2024-01-24T03:02+0100guardian (en)

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is no longer likely to become a category-three storm and is now likely to strike the coast of Queensland at category two. The low system is expected to form into a cyclone on Wednesday night and increase in intensity as it makes landfall on Thursday.

‘It could happen to you’: Burdekin LDMG says expect unexpected

2024-01-24T02:14+0100couriermail (en)

As Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to form in the Coral Sea, the Bureau of Meteorology says winds of up to 55 km/h could begin to buffet the Burdekin on Wednesday evening, followed by potentially destructive winds exceeding 130 km/h on Thursday. “The important thing is what are people going to do....

Who was the aggressor? Vastly different views in retrial of man who killed ex-NFL star Smith in 2016

2024-01-24T00:56+0100wacotrib (en)

FILE - Cardell Hayes enters Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in New Orleans, Sept. 20, 2023, for a hearing regarding his retrial for shooting former NFL star Will Smith. The manslaughter retrial for Hayes, who fatally shot New Orleans Saints star Smith almost eight years ago, was delayed Tuesday, Jan.

When is Cyclone Kirrily going to hit as it's path is revealed in tracking map: What to expect

2024-01-24T00:47+0100dailymail (en)

is bracing for the imminent arrival of yet another tropical cyclone expected to bring heavy rain, flooding and gale-force winds. A cyclone warning is in place for areas between Ayr and Mackay, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting gale-force winds to develop from Wednesday.

Cyclone Kirrily countdown: Queensland braces for impact as major flooding predicted

2024-01-24T00:36+0100sbs (en)

Key Points Winds of 120km/h are predicted on Wednesday for the Whitsunday Islands and some coastal areas. The BoM says the system has slowed and could cross the coast as a category 2. Once Kirrily crosses the coast, Queensland could be impacted by flooding for days.

With a cyclone expected to hit Queensland tomorrow, authorities offer tips on how to prepare

2024-01-23T23:33+0100abc-au (en)

Current tracking maps show it is most likely to hit near Townsville between Cardwell and Bowen. The system is then expected to track inland and south, bringing heavy to intense rain across central, western and southern Queensland over the weekend. Queensland emergency services are planning to....

More Flooding Forecast for Australia's Northeast as Storm Gathers Strength

2024-01-23T23:20+0100voanews (en)

BRISBANE, Australia — A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea on Tuesday is forecast to be the second cyclone in as many months to bring destructive winds and flooding to Australia's northeast coast. The system, expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or Wednesday....

Drenching predicted as cyclone heads toward coast

2024-01-23T23:04+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

An escalating tropical low over the Coral Sea had been due to become Cyclone Kirrily early on Wednesday morning. It was initially predicted to hit the coast between Cardwell and Airlie Beach on Thursday night as a category 3 system. Damaging wind gusts on offshore reefs and islands have been felt....

Trial delayed for man who says he fatally shot ex-Saints star Will Smith in self-defense

2024-01-23T20:25+0100wacotrib (en)

FILE - Cardell Hayes enters Orleans Parish Criminal District Court in New Orleans, Sept. 20, 2023, for a hearing regarding his retrial for shooting former NFL star Will Smith. The manslaughter retrial for Hayes, who fatally shot New Orleans Saints star Smith almost eight years ago, was delayed Tuesday, Jan.

Drenching predicted as cyclone heads toward coast

2024-01-23T19:41+0100westernadvocate (en)

An escalating tropical low over the Coral Sea had been due to become Cyclone Kirrily early on Wednesday morning. It was initially predicted to hit the coast between Cardwell and Airlie Beach on Thursday night as a category 3 system. But the Bureau of Meteorology says the system has slowed and....

Drenching predicted as cyclone heads toward coast

2024-01-23T19:35+0100illawarramercury (en)

An escalating tropical low over the Coral Sea had been due to become Cyclone Kirrily early on Wednesday morning. It was initially predicted to hit the coast between Cardwell and Airlie Beach on Thursday night as a category 3 system. But the Bureau of Meteorology says the system has slowed and....

Drenching predicted as cyclone heads toward coast

2024-01-23T19:35+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

An escalating tropical low over the Coral Sea had been due to become Cyclone Kirrily early on Wednesday morning. It was initially predicted to hit the coast between Cardwell and Airlie Beach on Thursday night as a category 3 system. But the Bureau of Meteorology says the system has slowed and....

Drenching Predicted as Cyclone Heads Toward Coast in Australia

2024-01-23T18:41+0100theepochtimes (en)

The first sign of Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is forecast for Jan. 24 as north Queensland braces for impact. Winds of 120km/h are predicted for the Whitsunday Islands and coastal areas between Townsville and St Lawrence as the cyclone heads toward the coast.

Drenching predicted as cyclone heads toward coast

2024-01-23T17:50+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

An escalating tropical low over the Coral Sea had been due to become Cyclone Kirrily early on Wednesday morning. It was initially predicted to hit the coast between Cardwell and Airlie Beach on Thursday night as a category 3 system. But the Bureau of Meteorology says the system has slowed and....

Drenching predicted as cyclone heads toward coast

2024-01-23T17:49+0100newcastleherald (en)

An escalating tropical low over the Coral Sea had been due to become Cyclone Kirrily early on Wednesday morning. It was initially predicted to hit the coast between Cardwell and Airlie Beach on Thursday night as a category 3 system. But the Bureau of Meteorology says the system has slowed and....

Drenching predicted as cyclone heads toward coast

2024-01-23T17:42+0100maitlandmercury (en)

An escalating tropical low over the Coral Sea had been due to become Cyclone Kirrily early on Wednesday morning. It was initially predicted to hit the coast between Cardwell and Airlie Beach on Thursday night as a category 3 system. But the Bureau of Meteorology says the system has slowed and....

Historic NOAA-Saildrone mission did more than set records. It’s helping scientists improve hurricane forecasts.

2024-01-23T17:35+0100research-noaa (en)

On September 30, 2021, a saildrone uncrewed surface vehicle made history by intercepting the eyewall of Hurricane Sam in the northwestern tropical Atlantic, recording a viral video of what it’s like to be tossed around by 100 mile-per-hour winds and 30-foot high waves.

RFA Fort Victoria to miss RN carrier deployment in Steadfast Defender

2024-01-23T14:54+0100naval-technology (en)

Rather, the vessel has been described as “currently in port ready to commence a planned maintenance period”, according to James Cartlidge, Minister for Defence Procurement at the MoD. “While we do not disclose the fine detail of forward availability forecasts to preserve the operational security of....

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily barrels towards Australia's east coast with a major Aussie city in the firing line - here's when the category 2 storm will hit

2024-01-23T14:30+0100dailymail (en)

More help could be on the way with the premier already sounding out back-up for exhausted crews. 'The fact that we are effectively preparing for both of the events we experienced in December ... we are likely to need additional support from other states and the Australia n government,' Mr Miles said.

Ile Maurice: Aucune mesure prise à Port-Louis face à l'approche de la tempête

2024-01-23T14:02+0100allafrica-fr (fr)

Sept jours à peine après le passage dévastateur du cyclone Belal, le pays est de nouveau en alerte cyclonique. La semaine précédente avait été marquée par une situation chaotique, avec des pluies abondantes provoquant des inondations, en particulier dans la ville de Port-Louis, qui a été fortement touchée.

Purepoint Uranium Group Inc.: Purepoint Uranium Outlines 2024 Exploration Plans

2024-01-23T12:38+0100finanznachrichten-en (en)

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 23, 2024) - Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU) (OTCQB: PTUUF) ("Purepoint" or the "Company" ) announced today its exploration plans for 2024 with field programs at its two joint ventures and four of its 100% owned projects.

Purepoint Uranium Outlines 2024 Exploration Plans

2024-01-23T12:37+01004-traders (en)

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 23, 2024) - Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU) (OTCQB: PTUUF) ("Purepoint" or the "Company" ) announced today its exploration plans for 2024 with field programs at its two joint ventures and four of its 100% owned projects.

Purepoint Uranium Outlines 2024 Exploration Plans

2024-01-23T12:33+0100streetinsider (en)

("Purepoint" or the "Company" ) announced today its exploration plans for 2024 with field programs at its two joint ventures and four of its 100% owned projects. All six projects reside in Canada's Athabasca Basin, the world's richest uranium district.

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

2024-01-23T10:40+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Many people in the area lost everything in floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper which caused an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in mid-December. More than a month later, some residents are yet to digest the disaster due to the long wait for emergency shelter.

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

2024-01-23T10:40+0100newcastleherald (en)

Many people in the area lost everything in floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper which caused an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in mid-December. More than a month later, some residents are yet to digest the disaster due to the long wait for emergency shelter.

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

2024-01-23T10:32+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Many people in the area lost everything in floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper which caused an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in mid-December. More than a month later, some residents are yet to digest the disaster due to the long wait for emergency shelter.

Australia Day: Thunderstorms to dampen celebrations for millions of Aussies - what the weather will look like near you this long weekend

2024-01-23T10:31+0100dailymail (en)

Thunderstorms threaten to dampen Australia Day celebrations across the country. While some parts of the nation will enjoy blue skies and sunshine on January 26, other areas will be ravaged by wild storms. Flood-ravaged North Queensland may even see a category three cyclone smash the coast on the national holiday.

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

2024-01-23T10:30+0100illawarramercury (en)

Many people in the area lost everything in floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper which caused an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in mid-December. More than a month later, some residents are yet to digest the disaster due to the long wait for emergency shelter.

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

2024-01-23T10:30+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Many people in the area lost everything in floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper which caused an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in mid-December. More than a month later, some residents are yet to digest the disaster due to the long wait for emergency shelter.

Shelter still rolling out to Queensland cyclone victims

2024-01-23T10:30+0100westernadvocate (en)

Many people in the area lost everything in floodwaters caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper which caused an estimated hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in mid-December. More than a month later, some residents are yet to digest the disaster due to the long wait for emergency shelter.

Cyclone set to hit Queensland, residents and tourists urged to take precautions

2024-01-23T10:19+0100HindustanTimes (en)

The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or Wednesday morning was tracking west toward the Queensland state coast near Townsville and forecast to make landfall overnight Thursday. Winds gusting up to 120 kph (75 mph) were expected as it crossed the Whitsunday Islands on....

Il Ciclone Kirrily punta l’Australia, il Queensland si prepara a inondazioni e mareggiate

2024-01-23T09:48+0100meteoweb (it)

Una depressione che si sta rinforzando sopra il Mar dei Coralli diventerà il 2° ciclone in altrettanti mesi a portare venti distruttivi e inondazioni sulla costa nordorientale dell’ Australia . Il Ciclone Tropicale Kirrily si sta dirigendo verso Ovest, verso la costa del Queensland, vicino a....

‘Failure of contingency planning’: government ‘wiped out’ army’s helicopter capacity

2024-01-23T08:11+0100whatsnew2day (en)

Strategic Analysis Australia Director Peter Jennings has criticized the Labor government’s “failure of contingency planning” after the defense “wiped out” the military’s helicopter capability. There are fears Queensland will be desperately short of helicopter support if Cyclone Kirrily causes widespread damage.

‘Failure of contingency planning’: Govt ‘wiped out’ army’s utility helicopter capability

2024-01-23T08:00+0100qt (en)

Strategic Analysis Australia Director Peter Jennings has criticised the Labor government’s “failure of contingency planning” after defence “wiped out” the army’s utility helicopter capability. There are fears Queensland could be left desperately short of helicopter support if Cyclone Kirrily causes widespread damage.

‘Failure of contingency planning’: Govt ‘wiped out’ army’s utility helicopter capability

2024-01-23T07:57+0100couriermail (en)

Strategic Analysis Australia Director Peter Jennings has criticised the Labor government’s “failure of contingency planning” after defence “wiped out” the army’s utility helicopter capability. There are fears Queensland could be left desperately short of helicopter support if Cyclone Kirrily causes widespread damage.

Qld on high alert as destructive winds, life-threatening flooding expected

2024-01-23T07:56+0100smh (en)

Brisbane is bracing for torrential rain, while authorities have warned of life-threatening flash flooding, with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily expected to develop off the Queensland coast overnight on Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology predicted the cyclone would likely cross the Queensland coast late on....

Qld on high alert as destructive winds, life-threatening flooding expected

2024-01-23T07:56+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Brisbane is bracing for torrential rain, while authorities have warned of life-threatening flash flooding, with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily expected to develop off the Queensland coast overnight on Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology predicted the cyclone would likely cross the Queensland coast late on....

Qld on high alert as destructive winds, life-threatening flooding expected

2024-01-23T07:53+0100theage (en)

Brisbane is bracing for torrential rain, while authorities have warned of life-threatening flash flooding, with Tropical Cyclone Kirrily expected to develop off the Queensland coast overnight on Tuesday. The Bureau of Meteorology predicted the cyclone would likely cross the Queensland coast late on....

Wait for shelter may soon be over for 'broken' people

2024-01-23T06:52+0100illawarramercury (en)

Premier Steven Miles is set to visit the region on Tuesday, fuelling hope that about 30 caravans will soon be transported to Degarra for the displaced. Many lost everything in floodwaters left in Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath in mid-December. More than a month later, some are yet to digest....

Wait for shelter may soon be over for 'broken' people

2024-01-23T06:52+0100westernadvocate (en)

Premier Steven Miles is set to visit the region on Tuesday, fuelling hope that about 30 caravans will soon be transported to Degarra for the displaced. Many lost everything in floodwaters left in Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath in mid-December. More than a month later, some are yet to digest....

Wait for shelter may soon be over for 'broken' people

2024-01-23T06:52+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Premier Steven Miles is set to visit the region on Tuesday, fuelling hope that about 30 caravans will soon be transported to Degarra for the displaced. Many lost everything in floodwaters left in Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath in mid-December. More than a month later, some are yet to digest....

Wait for shelter may soon be over for 'broken' people

2024-01-23T06:26+0100maitlandmercury (en)

Premier Steven Miles is set to visit the region on Tuesday, fuelling hope that about 30 caravans will soon be transported to Degarra for the displaced. Many lost everything in floodwaters left in Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath in mid-December. More than a month later, some are yet to digest....

Wait for shelter may soon be over for 'broken' people

2024-01-23T06:21+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

Premier Steven Miles is set to visit the region on Tuesday, fuelling hope that about 30 caravans will soon be transported to Degarra for the displaced. Many lost everything in floodwaters left in Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath in mid-December. More than a month later, some are yet to digest....

Wait for shelter may soon be over for 'broken' people

2024-01-23T06:20+0100newcastleherald (en)

Premier Steven Miles is set to visit the region on Tuesday, fuelling hope that about 30 caravans will soon be transported to Degarra for the displaced. Many lost everything in floodwaters left in Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath in mid-December. More than a month later, some are yet to digest....

More flooding forecast for Australia’s northeast as storm in Coral Sea nears cyclone strength

2024-01-23T06:07+0100apanews-en (en)

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea on Tuesday is forecast to be the second cyclone is as many months to bring destructive winds and more flooding to Australia’s northeast coast. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or....

Frye to relieve Luckett as Naval Base Guam commanding officer

2024-01-23T05:59+0100guampdn (en)

Capt. John T. Frye will relieve Capt. Michael D. Luckett as U.S. Naval Base Guam commanding officer during a change of command ceremony on Jan. 26. The ceremony will be held at Top o’ the Mar on Nimitz Hill at 4 p.m., with Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Joint Region Marianas, as guest speaker.

More flooding forecast for Australia's northeast as storm in Coral Sea nears cyclone strength

2024-01-23T05:47+0100devdiscourse (en)

The real challenge this time around is the sheer amount of the state likely to experience the impact of Kirrily from the cyclones landfall to the rain that falls inland after it weakens.On Saturday, the sole highway that links the northeastern city of Cairns to the popular tourist destination of....

More flooding forecast for Australia's northeast as storm in Coral Sea nears cyclone strength

2024-01-23T05:41+0100whig (en)

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea on Tuesday is forecast to be the second cyclone is as many months to bring destructive winds and more flooding to Australia's northeast coast. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or....

More flooding forecast for Australia's northeast as storm in Coral Sea nears cyclone strength

2024-01-23T05:25+0100ABCnews (en)

BRISBANE, Australia -- A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea on Tuesday is forecast to be the second cyclone is as many months to bring destructive winds and more flooding to Australia's northeast coast. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or Wednesday....

More flooding forecast for Australia's northeast as storm in Coral Sea nears cyclone strength

2024-01-23T05:25+0100sfgate (en)

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea on Tuesday is forecast to be the second cyclone is as many months to bring destructive winds and more flooding to Australia's northeast coast. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or....

More flooding forecast for Australia's northeast as storm in Coral Sea nears cyclone strength

2024-01-23T05:24+0100startribune (en)

BRISBANE, Australia — A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea on Tuesday is forecast to be the second cyclone is as many months to bring destructive winds and more flooding to Australia's northeast coast. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or Wednesday....

More flooding forecast for Australia’s northeast as storm in Coral Sea nears cyclone strength

2024-01-23T05:23+0100apnews (en)

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea on Tuesday is forecast to be the second cyclone is as many months to bring destructive winds and more flooding to Australia’s northeast coast. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or....

More flooding forecast for Australia’s northeast as storm in Coral Sea nears cyclone strength

2024-01-23T05:17+0100sandiegouniontribune (en)

BRISBANE, Australia — A tropical low strengthening over the Coral Sea on Tuesday is forecast to be the second cyclone is as many months to bring destructive winds and more flooding to Australia’s northeast coast. The system expected to be named Tropical Cyclone Kirrily later Tuesday or Wednesday....

Cyclone Kirrily set to cause flooding in north Queensland as BoM warns of ‘widespread, severe’ impacts

2024-01-23T04:37+0100wn (en)

Cyclone expected to make landfall as severe category-three system as cyclonic winds, flooding rain and tides among weather forecast in Queensland Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails , free app or daily news podcast Tropical Cyclone....

Cyclone Kirrily 2024: Queensland residents warned to 'prepare now' as weather tracker BoM shares radar map showing storm is set to make landfall near Townsville

2024-01-23T02:03+0100dailymail (en)

Queensland Premier Steven Miles urged residents to begin preparations as soon as possible. 'It's incredibly important that individuals and households prepare themselves,' he said at a press conference on Tuesday. 'The Get Ready website is a fantastic resource, that's the best way you can make sure....

Some 14 months after settlement, Amtrak agreement still not implemented Officials from the city of Mobile, Amtrak and the Port of Mobile suggest there are no major impediments to the restoration of passenger rail service along the Gulf Coast – even though there remain boxes to be “checked off.”

2024-01-23T01:59+0100fox10tv (en)

MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA ) - Officials from the city, Amtrak and the Port of Mobile suggest there are no major impediments to the restoration of passenger rail service along the Gulf Coast – even though there remain boxes to be “checked off.” Amtrak reached a confidential settlement with CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Rail Co.

UK and US carry out fresh joint airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

2024-01-23T00:09+0100irishtimes (en)

A Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 being prepared for take-off. Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have conducted precision strike operations against Houthi military targets in response to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Photograph: Leah Jones/MoD/Crown Copyright/PA.

Cyclone called Kirrily likely to deliver lashes of rain

2024-01-23T00:00+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

Far north Queensland is still recovering from record flooding caused by December's Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which was a category two system when it crossed the coast. "We dealt with two disasters during December and now expect possibly two more over the coming weekend," he told Nine's Today Show on Tuesday.

Cyclone called Kirrily likely to deliver lashes of rain

2024-01-22T23:54+0100illawarramercury (en)

Far north Queensland is still recovering from record flooding caused by December's Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which was a category two system when it crossed the coast. "We dealt with two disasters during December and now expect possibly two more over the coming weekend," he told Nine's Today Show on Tuesday.

Cyclone called Kirrily likely to deliver lashes of rain

2024-01-22T23:01+0100bordermail (en)

Far north Queensland is still recovering from record flooding caused by December's Tropical Cyclone Jasper, which was a category two system when it crossed the coast. "We dealt with two disasters during December and now expect possibly two more over the coming weekend," he told Nine's Today Show on Tuesday.

Cyclone Kirrily expected to be declared today as it tracks towards Queensland

2024-01-22T20:59+0100abc-au (en)

Cyclone Kirrily is expected to be declared today and rapidly intensify to a severe category three system as it moves towards the Queensland coast, according to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). It's forecast to cross the coast most likely overnight on Thursday between Cardwell and Airlie Beach, with....

Cyclone called Kirrily predicted to form on Tuesday

2024-01-22T20:35+0100thenewdaily-au (en)

Queensland’s north is bracing for the first wild impacts of an intensifying tropical low over the Coral Sea which is expected to form into a cyclone on Tuesday afternoon. The system, which “is likely to become a tropical cyclone late on Tuesday”, will be named Cyclone Kirrily , said the weather bureau.

Queensland braces for Cyclone Kirrily as severe impact likely

2024-01-22T20:32+0100qt (en)

Disaster preparations are underway in Queensland as the effects of a developing cyclone are expected to be felt from Wednesday. Cyclone Kirrily is likely to have severe impact if it crosses near or south of Townsville. A tropical low is intensifying off the coast, with the latest warning from the....

Weather chaos forecast for Australia Day

2024-01-22T20:03+0100news_com_au (en)

Heavy rain and wild winds should be active in the northeast of the state with cyclone Kirrily , while record challenging temperatures will continue in the southwest of the state. Queensland’s hottest temperature on record is 49.5C, recorded at Birdsville. The outback town should get close to that mark on Thursday or Friday.

Weather chaos forecast for Australia Day

2024-01-22T19:57+0100qt (en)

Heavy rain and wild winds should be active in the northeast of the state with cyclone Kirrily , while record challenging temperatures will continue in the southwest of the state. Queensland’s hottest temperature on record is 49.5C, recorded at Birdsville. The outback town should get close to that mark on Thursday or Friday.

Cyclone called Kirrily likely to deliver lashes of rain

2024-01-22T19:46+0100westernadvocate (en)

A "severe impact" is likely, with the cyclone predicted to intensify to a category three before hitting the Queensland coast. "Sustained gale-force winds, winds up to 120km/h, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are all possible," meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said.

Weather chaos forecast for Australia Day

2024-01-22T19:37+0100couriermail (en)

Meanwhile, NSW will face a heatwave of low-to-severe intensity targeting the central east of the state. Hot weather will come in from Wednesday to Friday for much of the state, ahead of a cool southerly change that will run through Sydney on Friday. Australia Day looks relatively cool for the southeast behind that cool change.

Cyclone called Kirrily likely to deliver lashes of rain

2024-01-22T17:56+0100newcastleherald (en)

A "severe impact" is likely, with the cyclone predicted to intensify to a category three before hitting the Queensland coast. "Sustained gale-force winds, winds up to 120km/h, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are all possible," meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said.

Cyclone called Kirrily likely to deliver lashes of rain

2024-01-22T17:56+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

A "severe impact" is likely, with the cyclone predicted to intensify to a category three before hitting the Queensland coast. "Sustained gale-force winds, winds up to 120km/h, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are all possible," meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said.

Cyclone called Kirrily likely to deliver lashes of rain

2024-01-22T17:52+0100maitlandmercury (en)

A "severe impact" is likely, with the cyclone predicted to intensify to a category three before hitting the Queensland coast. "Sustained gale-force winds, winds up to 120km/h, heavy rainfall and flash flooding are all possible," meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said.

Cyclone menace forming on doorstep of flood-hit region

2024-01-22T17:50+0100westernadvocate (en)

A severe tropical cyclone forming off the Queensland coast might be more destructive than the system that devastated the far north barely a month ago. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is set to develop in the Coral Sea by Tuesday and strengthen before it hits the coast, with north Queensland in the firing line.

2024-01-22T22:04:14+05:30 - Agri Business A fourth of India faced drought conditions in December

2024-01-22T17:47+0100thehindubusinessline (en)

Over 25 per cent of India continued to face drought conditions in December with 2023 proving to be the warmest year on record since 1850, an arm of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said. The drought situation, however, saw a marginal recovery as 26.

Severe weather has left 41,000 people without power, just days before Cyclone Kirrily devastates Australia’s east coast. This is when the category three storm will hit

2024-01-22T17:40+0100whatsnew2day (en)

Severe storms left tens of thousands of people without power, just days before a cyclone hit Australia ’s east coast. Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to Share! More than 41,000 properties in southeast Queensland were plunged into darkness on Monday evening due to damaging winds and heavy rain.

Cyclone menace forming on doorstep of flood-hit region

2024-01-22T17:38+0100portstephensexaminer (en)

A severe tropical cyclone forming off the Queensland coast might be more destructive than the system that devastated the far north barely a month ago. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is set to develop in the Coral Sea by Tuesday and strengthen before it hits the coast, with north Queensland in the firing line.

Savage weather leaves 41,000 without power just days before Cyclone Kirrily is set to smash Australia's east coast - here's when the category three storm will hit

2024-01-22T13:58+0100dailymail (en)

Savage storms have left tens of thousands without power just days before a cyclone is set to batter Australia 's east coast. Over 41,000 properties in southeastern Queensland were plunged into darkness on Monday night due to damaging winds and heavy downpours. That figure had dropped to 38,312 homes by 7.

Weather tracker: Australia suffers under severe heatwave and extreme rainfall

2024-01-22T12:11+0100guardian (en)

A severe heatwave in Australia led to daily temperatures exceeding 40C for vast swathes of the country over the weekend, with the Pilbara region in Western Australia particularly badly affected. Following a high of 47.9C on Saturday, in the remote town of Paraburdoo, Sunday’s highest confirmed temperature at the time of writing was 48.

Second tropical cyclone in 2 months expected to hit northern Australia coast

2024-01-22T11:53+0100apanews-en (en)

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Australian state of Queensland is preparing for a severe tropical cyclone that could make landfall in its far north as soon as Wednesday. Officials believe the storm, set to be named Cyclone Kirrily , could be more destructive than the one that hit the same area a month ago.

A severe cyclone is forming off flood-hit far north Queensland. Here's what we know

2024-01-22T11:45+0100sbs (en)

A severe tropical cyclone forming off the Queensland coast might be more destructive than the system that devastated the far north barely a month ago. North Queensland is bracing for a category three cyclone to make a "severe impact" when it crosses the coast as early as Wednesday, with winds of 120km/h predicted.

Cyclone Menace Forming on Doorstep of Flood-Hit Region in Queensland

2024-01-22T11:29+0100theepochtimes (en)

A severe tropical cyclone forming off the Queensland coast might be more destructive than the system that devastated the far north barely a month ago. North Queensland is bracing for a category three cyclone to make a “severe impact” when it crosses the coast as early as Wednesday, with winds of 120km/h predicted.

How UK storms get their names

2024-01-22T11:04+0100bbc (en)

Most years, they draw the names from a shortlist of favourites submitted by the public. Since 2019, they have been joined by the national weather service of the Netherlands, which also chips in a few suggested names each year. In previous years, storms have alternated between male and female names.

Cyclone menace forming on doorstep of flood-hit region

2024-01-22T09:41+0100newcastleherald (en)

A severe tropical cyclone forming off the Queensland coast might be more destructive than the system that devastated the far north barely a month ago. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is set to develop in the Coral Sea by Tuesday and strengthen before it hits the coast, with north Queensland in the firing line.

Cyclone menace forming on doorstep of flood-hit region

2024-01-22T09:39+0100dailyadvertiser (en)

A severe tropical cyclone forming off the Queensland coast might be more destructive than the system that devastated the far north barely a month ago. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is set to develop in the Coral Sea by Tuesday and strengthen before it hits the coast, with north Queensland in the firing line.

Cyclone menace forming on doorstep of flood-hit region

2024-01-22T09:38+0100maitlandmercury (en)

A severe tropical cyclone forming off the Queensland coast might be more destructive than the system that devastated the far north barely a month ago. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is set to develop in the Coral Sea by Tuesday and strengthen before it hits the coast, with north Queensland in the firing line.

Cyclone set to hit Qld harder and cause flooding for a week

2024-01-22T09:36+0100theage (en)

Residents along a vast stretch of the Queensland coastline, from Innisfail in the north to the NSW border, are being urged to stay alert as another cyclone approaches. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to form on Tuesday and hit the mainland on Thursday as a category 3 system – stronger than Tropical Cyclone Jasper was when it hit in December.

Cyclone set to hit Qld harder and cause flooding for a week

2024-01-22T09:35+0100smh (en)

Residents along a vast stretch of the Queensland coastline, from Innisfail in the north to the NSW border, are being urged to stay alert as another cyclone approaches. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to form on Tuesday and hit the mainland on Thursday as a category 3 system – stronger than Tropical Cyclone Jasper was when it hit in December.

Cyclone set to hit Qld harder and cause flooding for a week

2024-01-22T09:34+0100brisbanetimes (en)

Residents along a vast stretch of the Queensland coastline, from Innisfail in the north to the NSW border, are being urged to stay alert as another cyclone approaches. Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to form on Tuesday and hit the mainland on Thursday as a category 3 system – stronger than Tropical Cyclone Jasper was when it hit in December.

Maltempo Australia: il Queensland si prepara al 2° ciclone tropicale in 2 mesi

2024-01-22T08:28+0100meteoweb (it)

Il Queensland, in Australia si sta preparando all’arrivo di un forte ciclone tropicale che potrebbe toccare terra nel suo estremo Nord già mercoledì. Le autorità ritengono che la tempesta, il Ciclone Kirrily , potrebbe essere più distruttiva di quella che ha colpito la stessa zona un mese fa.

Second tropical cyclone in 2 months expected to hit northern Queensland

2024-01-22T07:57+0100ABCnews (en)

BRISBANE, Australia -- The Australian state of Queensland is preparing for a severe tropical cyclone that could make landfall in its far north as soon as Wednesday. Officials believe the storm, set to be named Cyclone Kirrily , could be more destructive than the one that hit the same area a month ago.

How social connection helped this Queensland couple recover from floods

2024-01-22T01:10+0100abc-au (en)

It's taken two long years and a lot of heartache, but the Dallarnil couple knows they've got the right community behind them. "We did meet people quickly because we were all in it together," Mrs Creed said. "One of the things we're working on as a community is building community here.