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Gale force winds and rain deluges of up to 100mm are forecast over several states, with snowfalls also possible.

In the notorious Death Valley, tourists took photos next to a thermometer showing temperatures of 55 degrees.

Today looks the time to hang out the washing in the bright winter sun as dry and sunny conditions overtake damp ones.

Sweeping behind the frigid air will be strong winds, making temperatures feel much chillier.

Heavy falls are predicted for some of the driest parts of the country, sparking flood warnings.

Mexico's popular Caribbean coast prepared shelters, but in nightlife hotspots tourists still took one more night on the town.

A weather station in Tasmania has just registered a temperature of -12.9 degrees as high pressure builds over the state.

Parts of eastern Australia are forecast for up to 60mm of rain over coming days when two powerful weather systems collide.

Early morning temperatures in one regional city will struggle to edge over zero this week.

The downpour over central and southern WA is set to continue this weekend, bringing rain, wild winds and thunderstorms.

A looming Antarctic airmass is forecast to extend the chilly weather into next week.

It's set to be grim news for Monday to Friday workers, amid yet another largely dry work week.

A low pressure system and cold front will bring welcome rain to thirsty country in coming days.

Sydney has recorded its wettest June since 2007, with more forecast from next week.

Cold fronts are starting to bring rainfall to parts of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania that have been parched for months.

Forecasters said it was officially the coldest capital city in the nation.

In Antarctica on Macquarie Island, Australian researchers took a dip in sub-zero waters.

Today is the winter solstice in Australia. But what does the event mean and what will happen?

Temperatures dropped as low as -9 degrees as a polar blast gripped Australia's south-east.

New research by NRMA Insurance found 80 per cent of Australians surveyed have concerns about the nation's changing climate.

Weather records are set to be broken today as millions of people shiver through chilly conditions.

A slow-moving low-pressure system moving across parts of Australia's east has brought freezing temperatures to major cities.

Extreme heat alerts affected tens of millions of people as cities broke records.

Temperatures across the country dipped below zero yesterday morning, and it's likely to get even chillier.

The colourful sand actually hints at an undiscovered 590-million-year-old secret.

Emergency warnings were in place overnight for residents south of Sydney as flood waters continued to rise following days of heavy rain.

But snow-goers need not despair, with better falls forecast just around the corner.

Wet and gloomy weather is set to dampen most of the country this long weekend for King Charles' birthday.

The storm developed so quickly there was no warning for residents to take shelter.

The Rural Fire Service issued a stern reminder as flash flooding is forecast across much of one state.

The report was cited in a sweeping speech about the threat of climate change by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to mark World Environment Day.

A unique weather phenomenon stretched for hundreds of kilometres across the New South Wales coast today.

Two people were taken to hospital after a severe storm tore through Perth and WA's south-west.

Millions of Australians will be digging out the brollies this weekend as the skies stay grey.

Winter is just about upon us, but that doesn't necessarily mean temperatures are about to start plummetting – although you might have to reach for an umbrella.

Wind gusts of up to 110km/hr are expected through the morning and the afternoon.

Rainfall of 250mm, wind gusts topping 100km/h, and seven-metre waves could be on the way.

Every state and territory will see rain, with storms, snow, and hail also potentially on the cards.

Hundreds have been injured in a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake has struck the South Pacific Island nation of Tonga.

Damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding are expected to hit the South West region of WA within the next week, and authorities are concerned homes aren't ready.

Snowfalls have been mostly light this year as weather systems instead brought rain to the east coast.

While the country is not as notorious for tornado activity as regions like the central United States, they do still occur.

Australia was one of only a few places on Earth's surface that were cooler than average last month

The forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology comes just a month after an El Niño event was declared over.

WA town is facing a mammoth clean-up after roofs were ripped from homes and community buildings were destroyed by a freak tornado.

A level G4 storm – the second-highest classification – is set to impact all of Earth across the weekend, the Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre warned, which could cause power outages and disrupt GPS and communications.

There is the potential for up to 200 millimetres to fall over 24 hours.

If you're wondering when there's supposed to be a break on the horizon, here's what the expert meteorologists are saying.

The video was recorded on the dashcam of an empty car in a parking lot in Lincoln, Nebraska.