El Niño to bring hotter, more dangerous spring for Queensland
El Niño and record global temperatures forecast to make October-to-April season hotter and more dangerous across Queensland.
Queensland's severe weather season arrives. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that El Niño and record warm temperatures will make risks worse.
October to April is the peak period for storms, cyclones and flooding. The east coast, including southern Queensland, faces the highest thunderstorm risk from October to December.
Far North Queensland enters its wet season in October. The state typically sees three to four tropical cyclones per season.
This means higher flood risk. Spring and summer are likely to be hotter than normal.
This brings an increased risk of heatwave conditions. The bureau urges Queenslanders to prepare now.
- October to April
- Peak season months
- 3 to 4
- Typical cyclones per season
- October to December
- Highest thunderstorm risk period
Why it mattersHomes and lives depend on being ready before severe weather strikes. Ready households suffer far less damage.
AustraliaEvery Queensland household needs to prepare emergency plans and supplies now, as the state enters its most dangerous weather months.
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