Environment
Weather
Sydney smashes January humidity records as La Nina nears its peak
Sydneysiders have been experiencing humidity levels up to 85 per cent in the mornings and dew points equivalent to those in Darwin.
- by Laura Chung
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National weather forecast for Wednesday January 19
January 19: Storms and heavy rain in NSW expected as ex-tropical cyclone Tiffany interacts with a trough.
NSW, SA and parts of Queensland bracing for a summer soaking
Torrential rain is forecast for the east coast of Australia while a heatwave takes hold in the west.
National weather forecast for Tuesday January 18
January 18" Heatwave continues to linger in WA and Queensland
Financial assistance grants available for Queensland's flood affected communities
Businesses and primary producers in flood-affected Queensland could be eligible for tens of thousands of dollars in financial support, as communities continues to recover from the devastating weather event.
Plane to assess damage in Tonga
Australian surveillance plane to assess Tonga damage after a volcanic eruption.
National weather forecast for Monday January 17
January 17: Heavy rain expected for east coast as a heatwave is developing in the west.
Sirens ring out on Japan streets amid tsunami warnings
Sirens have rung out on the streets of Japan, alerting residents to the emergency situation.
Communication knocked out in Tonga following volcano eruption
Parts of Tonga are experiencing a blackout of power, impacting phone lines and internet services.
National weather forecast for Sunday 16 January, 2022
National weather forecast for Sunday 16 January, 2022: Expect beach closures after tsunami marine warning.