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UQ Atmospheric Observations Research Group

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Address: University of Queensland 4072 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://uqaorg.com

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24.01.2022 There has been a lot of talk about severe weather today, but what is the forecast really indicating? The best storm environments in all models haven't changed much and are to the north of Brisbane, particularly with a bullseye on Gympie and further north. We have pretty strong cloud currently and it looks like that will continue through the day given the moisture that is being pulled down from the Northern Territory and thick cloud band on satellite imagery. That's going to ...make storm development challenging as we may not have much surface heating to develop storms around Brisbane (further north should be fine). If the cloud breaks-up and storms do develop, it's looking like an early show (similar to Sunday) with strong storms developing shortly after noon and continuing through early evening with more isolated cells developing early and then evolving into larger hybrid storms that SEQ is known for. These storms should be moving fairly fast to the southeast given strong (90 knot) upper-level winds. Expected rainfall amounts (from the ACCESS-C model) between 10am-4pm (pictured) are showing much more storm activity to the north, but the occasional storm making it south of the Brisbane River. Wednesday is also looking good with more of a focus on Brisbane and the Lockyer Valley.

24.01.2022 Want to help with some storm science?! Download the WeatheX app and report severe weather to help weather and climate scientists. It definitely got some great reports after yesterday's storms that brought heavy rains, strong winds, and hail. But, we always need more! The coolest part about the app? It was developed by a PhD graduate of our group and the data it collects is being used to do all sorts of severe weather science! https://weathex.app/

23.01.2022 These are weather observations of the radioactive cloud produced by the Chernobyl tragedy that happened 34 years ago on 26 April, 1986. These observations were recorded by a United States Air Force weather observer named Brad Anderson and were released by his son today. They're transcribed below for clarity-...Continue reading

20.01.2022 Plenty of rain to be had around Brisbane today with some areas receiving as much as 68mm since 9am this morning with more to come!

16.01.2022 A weak southerly change is moving up the coast in current radar and satellite imagery. The radar reflectivity is likely detecting increased aerosols or biological material (bugs) along the change.

14.01.2022 How accurately can we predict where hail will land when a storm is occurring? Professor Hamish McGowan and PhD Student Jordan Brook discuss with Brisbane's 7News. Great research being conducted with high impact applications!

13.01.2022 Strong thunderstorm over forest lake with potential weak rotation indicated on radar velocity scan!

07.01.2022 As expected, thunderstorms have developed primarily to the north of Caboolture and are slowly moving southeastward. BoM has now issued a severe storm warning for areas to the north of Brisbane (http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21033.shtml). Storm activity will increase this afternoon with severe cells capable of damaging winds, hail, and intense rain.

06.01.2022 Highly electrically active supercell thunderstorm after moving east of Brisbane on 19/2/2020.

03.01.2022 The reduced convective storm parameters around Brisbane have led to storms losing most of their severe characteristics as they move into the area. Some storms with occasionally heavy rainfall periods can be expected, but severe weather isn't looking likely for the city and surrounds at this point.