Tag: Bureau of Meteorology
Agriculture sector adapts to unusual weather patterns
THE Limestone Coast agricultural sector is preparing to adapt to the impacts of unusual weather patterns in recent weeks as an early cold snap...
Early taste of winter for Millicent
WINTER does not officially start until Sunday, but a front bringing showers will be expected in Millicent until tomorrow.
Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Jenny...
Solid season break to lay foundation for bumper Limestone Coast season
PENOLA and district received some welcome rain last week, with rainwater tanks filling and pastures turning a deeper shade of green.
More than 22mm was...
Climatologist warns of rainfall decline
A NATIONAL climatologist has warned rainfall in the Lower South East is "dropping off a cliff" with climate change labelled the main culprit.
Bureau of...
Farmers hope for heavy rain
FARMERS across the region are hopeful the heavens will open this spring, despite all signs pointing to a drier than average season nationwide.
It follows...
‘Moonbow’ phenomenon captured by bureau camera
LIMESTONE Coast residents who were awake early yesterday morning were treated to a rare weather event when a "moonbow" - or lunar rainbow...
Downpour brings welcome relief from dry conditions
A CRACK of lightning and rumble of thunder yesterday afternoon signalled what is hoped to be the start of a much-needed season break for...
Mercury rising
AN alarming new report released today shows Mount Gambier is expected to experience a dramatic rise in the number of extreme heat days unless...
Heat stress for primary producers
THE Mount Gambier district's fluctuating weather patterns over summer have played havoc with some sections of the agricultural industry, according to pork and honey...
Residents seek shade as summer weather strikes
FROM scooping up ice cream to cruising to the coast, South East residents were scurrying for shade yesterday as peak summer weather scorched the...
South East drenched despite dry forecast
WHILE the Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a generally warm and dry winter, it seems the clouds above the South East did not receive the memo last week[...]
Dairy industry relieved
THE Australian dairy industry looks to have normalised, with a decent seasonal outlook and better farmgate prices encouraging increased production according to the latest...