In 2009, the combination of a cyclone, atmospheric waves and warm moist air triggered a record-breaking heatwave. It’s happening again.
- Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Weather of the 21st Century, Monash University
Much of the country is sweltering under extreme heat that was very well forecast. But seemingly minor factors can make a big difference to what happens on the day.
Weather forecasting is improving at a great rate, even though climate change could be making it tougher.
One weather configuration has been responsible for record-breaking downpours in Australia, South America, and South Africa this year.
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