{"id":105645,"date":"2025-08-29T20:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/?p=105645"},"modified":"2025-08-29T19:21:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T09:21:07","slug":"bom-predicts-warmer-wetter-spring-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/au\/bom-predicts-warmer-wetter-spring-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"BoM Predicts Warmer, Wetter Spring for Australia with Elevated Bushfire Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Australia is set to experience a wetter-than-usual spring across much of its eastern half, with warmer conditions<\/strong> dominating both northern and southern regions. According to the Bureau of Meteorology<\/em> (BoM), these patterns are driven by record sea surface temperatures and climate phenomena in the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seasonal outlook, released by the BoM, links persistently warm ocean waters<\/strong> and a developing negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)<\/strong> to the increased rainfall and storm potential. Meanwhile, the risk of bushfires is rising in regions where previous heavy rainfall has led to higher fuel loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastern and Southern Regions Likely to See Increased Rainfall and Warmer Nights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Zhi-Weng Chua<\/em><\/a>, senior climatologist at the BoM, above-average spring rainfall is expected across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and the Northern Territory, particularly in the early part of the season. In New South Wales and the ACT, heavier rainfall is forecast in the north-west<\/strong>, with daytime temperatures expected to be cooler in the north but warmer along the coast and in southern parts. Nights across the state are likely to be warmer than usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victoria<\/strong> is also set for a wetter-than-average season, except in the eastern regions, where rainfall could range between 100 and 300mm<\/strong>, and in some areas up to 400mm<\/strong>, according to the BoM. Both daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to be higher across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Queensland<\/strong>, inland and north-eastern areas are forecast to receive significant rainfall<\/a>, with some coastal and northern regions<\/strong> likely to exceed 200mm<\/strong>. Meanwhile, southern parts<\/strong> may see only 25 to 50mm<\/strong>. Temperatures are projected to be warmer during the day, with especially warm nights in the north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Australia<\/strong> will also see above-average rainfall in many areas, especially in the south-east<\/strong>, with seasonal totals ranging between 50 and 400mm<\/strong>. Nights are likely to remain warmer across most of the state. Tasmania<\/strong> is forecast to be wetter in the east but drier in the south-west, with rainfall ranging from 400 to 1,200mm<\/strong> in eastern regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The long-range forecast for spring 2025 has been released.

Find out more here: https:\/\/t.co\/RScQZJ8Mmx<\/a> #Climate<\/a> #Water<\/a> #Weather<\/a> #BureauOfMeteorology<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ebbI71U6dk<\/a><\/p>— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) August 28, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>