October Weather Update
El Nino nearing maturity however the peak is still likely in December
• Major dry impacts in September short-lived as increased mobility in pattern brings volatility
and rain bearing systems• Thunderstorms increasing on cue this month, increasing further in November and
December
• Generally average to above average rainfall, increasing to much above average about the
far west for remainder of year.
• Eastern Australia expecting a high-end severe storm season with numerous severe events
• Increased large hail threat this spring with more heat increasing energy for severe storms
• Outlook for 2027 is tricky but weakening El Nino to neutral likely before an attempt at La
Nina later in the year.
• Rainfall likely to be above average through autumn however unlikely to be as wet as 2026 at
this stage




Comments