 DISCUSSION: As strong storms fired up across parts of eastern Queensland during the daytime hours on 12 November (U.S. time) or 13 November (eastern Australia time), there were favorable conditions in place for thunderstorms capable of producing strong gusty winds and even downbursts in some cases. Downbursts tend to occur in association with thunderstorms when air which is sent upward via the core updraft reaches its maximum height and begins to start descending back through the most intense parts of the thunderstorm. As the air continues to descend (rather than warming) it rapidly cools as a result of the associated rainfall entering the space beneath the thunderstorm which typically has much lower relative humidity values. These combined factors act to speed up the rate of descent towards the ground and often will hit the surface with violent repercussions. As seen in the video above, this is well illustrated by the violent winds ripping through the roadways running parts of eastern Queensland, Australia!
To learn more about other high-impact weather events from across Australia, be sure to click here! ~Meteorologist Jordan Rabinowitz
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Intense Heat Projected for Parts of Queensland and New South Wales! (credit: Higgins Storm Chasing)11/4/2016  DISCUSSION: While much of the Northern Hemisphere is deep into the Fall (or Autumn) transition towards the early beginnings of Winter, the Southern Hemisphere is entering the heart of Summer-time weather. That being said, as seen in the image above (courtesy of the Higgins Storm Chasing group), there are incredibly hot temperatures forecast for many parts of eastern Australia later on today on that side of the world. With air temperatures expected to soar into the middle/upper 90's°F (30 to 35°C) in many places, it is imperative to remain conscious about the health of both yourself and others (i.e., family, friends, and even pets thereof) to be sure that people are staying safe from these dangerously hot temperatures. It is important to state that although the air temperatures are expected to reach the middle/upper 90's, the commonly-discussed scaled value known as the heat index is projected to reach values near or possibly just above 100°F (near 37°C). Therefore, the bottom line is to make preparations which will allow you to remain cool and safe from this intense heat across eastern Australia!
To learn more about other high-impact weather events from across Australia and the South Pacific, be sure to click here! ~Meteorologist Jordan Rabinowitz |
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