21st July
This week has been all about the frost and cold mornings for the inland. No where colder than Charlotte Pass in the NSW Snowy Mountains on Tuesday morning. When the reading of -20C came up in our morning observations, Tom Saunders, our on-shift meteorologist, was at first a bit sceptical. Facts have to be carefully checked before we can go to air with an extreme temperature like this. A comprehensive check of other corresponding data and a confirmation call to a fellow meteorologist at the BOM allowed Tom to announce this was the coldest morning the entire nation had seen for over 16 years and a new July record!
As the week rolls on there are some interesting signs pointing to the development of a rain event for inland QLD and NSW. Meteorologists and presenters are watching this development closely as the predictive models seem to have differing opinions on where and how much rain will fall. It’s something that we are all watching keenly we will have the latest, most up-to-date forecasts for you as developments unfold.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Rain brings a shift in optimism.
16th July 2010
It was carrot cake all round at The Weather Channel as we celebrated Dick Whitaker’s birthday. Dick was heard to say he couldn’t ask for a better birthday present than the lift in rural optimism that is being felt across many areas of Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia after good rains this year. Talking to farmers on a daily basis it’s apparent there has been a real shift in mood across the areas lucky enough to receive the rain. This has also been confirmed by viewer emails and feedback with some great photos showing water moving into some of the Murray wetlands in South Australia after years of drought. Janine sent in some great before and after photo's of the transformation at her place.
Mannum Lagoon in 2007 before the drought
Mannum Lagoon in May 2008 - water lost in just 3 months
First waters making their way into the lagoon Thursday 15th July 2010
If you have photo’s showing the effect the rain after the drought has had in your area then send them in to feedback@weatherchannel.com.au. It’s great to see real results on the ground after tracking the rain totals with our radars. However it’s never all guns firing at once and there is still a lot of rain needed across southwestern WA to keep the wheat crop from failing.
Meanwhile it was shaping up to be a beautiful weekend across the nation. There was enough rain through the week to keep the crops ticking along and plenty of sunshine meant people could head outdoors on Saturday and Sunday. There was also some 30 cm of snow across the ski resorts - enough to send certain Weather Channel staff straight to the back of the cupboard for the ski gear and then off to the slopes – knowing exactly when to go is just one of the benefits of living the weather every day!
It was carrot cake all round at The Weather Channel as we celebrated Dick Whitaker’s birthday. Dick was heard to say he couldn’t ask for a better birthday present than the lift in rural optimism that is being felt across many areas of Queensland, NSW, Victoria and South Australia after good rains this year. Talking to farmers on a daily basis it’s apparent there has been a real shift in mood across the areas lucky enough to receive the rain. This has also been confirmed by viewer emails and feedback with some great photos showing water moving into some of the Murray wetlands in South Australia after years of drought. Janine sent in some great before and after photo's of the transformation at her place.
Mannum Lagoon in 2007 before the drought
Mannum Lagoon in May 2008 - water lost in just 3 months
First waters making their way into the lagoon Thursday 15th July 2010
If you have photo’s showing the effect the rain after the drought has had in your area then send them in to feedback@weatherchannel.com.au. It’s great to see real results on the ground after tracking the rain totals with our radars. However it’s never all guns firing at once and there is still a lot of rain needed across southwestern WA to keep the wheat crop from failing.
Meanwhile it was shaping up to be a beautiful weekend across the nation. There was enough rain through the week to keep the crops ticking along and plenty of sunshine meant people could head outdoors on Saturday and Sunday. There was also some 30 cm of snow across the ski resorts - enough to send certain Weather Channel staff straight to the back of the cupboard for the ski gear and then off to the slopes – knowing exactly when to go is just one of the benefits of living the weather every day!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
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The Weather Channel’s team of experts and presenters, including Richard “Dick” Whitaker, Tom Saunders, Magdalena Roze, Lee Brooks, Josh Holt, Ken Heatley, Reuben Mourad, Rose Kelly, Dave Kirwan and Sally Ayhan provide the latest information and forecasts that allow viewers to save time and help plan activities in advance.
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Today, The Weather Channel is Australia’s premier 24-hour meteorological media outlet. Subscription television viewers are kept informed with up-to-the-minute local, state and national weather reports along with LIVE detailed coverage throughout severe weather events.
The Weather Channel provides viewers with Australia’s a range of weather reports, local weather on demand with Weather Active, but above all, the most up-to-date commentary and analysis from an expert team of Meteorologists and Presenters 24/7. With an all-new studio featuring state-of-the-art virtual set technology and news desk capabilities, The Weather Channel has become a leading voice of meteorological commentary across Australia.
The Weather Channel’s team of experts and presenters, including Richard “Dick” Whitaker, Tom Saunders, Magdalena Roze, Lee Brooks, Josh Holt, Ken Heatley, Reuben Mourad, Rose Kelly, Dave Kirwan and Sally Ayhan provide the latest information and forecasts that allow viewers to save time and help plan activities in advance.
The Weather Channel offers subscribers the weather information they want, when they want it and allows viewers to plan their days and nights in advance to get the most out of their busy lives.
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