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Bureau’s severe weather long-range forecast shows risk of flooding and an early tropical cyclone

 

The Bureau of Meteorology has released its long-range forecast for Australia’s coming severe weather season including an increased risk of widespread flooding for eastern and northern Australia and an increased risk of an above average number of tropical cyclones and tropical lows.

While severe weather can occur at any time of the year, October to April is the peak time for flooding, tropical cyclones, heatwaves, bushfires and severe thunderstorms.

The 2022-23 long-range forecast includes:

  • An increased risk of an above average number of tropical cyclones and tropical lows
  • An…

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