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Severe WeatherCyclone Chido death toll rises to 94 in Mozambique

The death toll from Cyclone Chido in northern Mozambique has risen to 94, as authorities continue to assess the damage caused by the devastating storm.

Staff Writers

WeatherCommentsPerth sweats through second heatwave this summer

Perth has sweltered through its hottest day so far this summer as temperatures soared into the 40s on Sunday afternoon.

Lisa Thomas

Severe WeatherPremiumDrivers warned about kids in locked cars amid heatwave

Even on a cool day a parked car can be over 30C hotter than outside and with the weather expected to surpass 40C, WA drivers are being reminded about the dangers of leaving kids in locked cars. 

Claire Sadler

WarningCommentsWest Aussies urged to look out for each other in heatwave

After a record number of heat-related call-outs last week, St John WA is reminding West Aussies how to best be prepared for the impending heatwave and how to identify signs of heat stress.

Hannah Cross

The NightlyHundreds killed, islands wiped out in vicious cyclone

Hundreds of people are presumed dead after the strongest cyclone in 90 years ripped through a group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

Severe WeatherCommentsFloods inundate Australia’s hottest town after thunderstorms

Australia’s ‘hottest town’ is flooding after heavy rainfall inundated parts of the Pilbara region. 

Caitlyn Rintoul and Hannah Cross

Severe WeatherComments‘Extreme fire danger’: Weather warning issued for WA

WA is starting summer with a bang as a severe heatwave continues to sear large swathes of the State, fire weather warnings have been issued and Perth is expected to be hit by scorching temperatures. 

Ella Loneragan

WeatherCommentsWarning over tropical cyclones ‘headed towards WA’

The Bureau reports an increased risk of heavy rain and cyclonic events.

Jonathon Nolan

Severe WeatherPremiumCyclone Tracy: nation remembers 50 years on

The top end community flattened by Cyclone Tracy in 1974 will come together to remember those killed, homes destroyed and a city rebuilt.

(A)manda Parkinson

The NightlySydney Airport records hottest temperature in world

As NSW swelters through a heatwave, Sydney Airport has recorded the dubious distinction of being the hottest place in the world.

Elisia Seeber

Severe WeatherCommentsParts of WA to be smashed with severe storms, flash flooding

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for areas of WA as storms are set to hit many parts of the country. 

Severe WeatherCuba slowly restores power after hurricane

Cuba is cleaning up and working to reconnect electricity to millions of people after Hurricane Rafael knocked out the island's already-troubled grid.

Dave Sherwood and Nelson Acosta

Severe WeatherRafael tipped to become hurricane soon as it nears Cuba

Tropical Storm Rafael has skirted western Jamaica and is likely to strengthen into a hurricane as it heads for the Cayman Islands.

Staff Writers

Severe WeatherStorm leaves 82 dead in the Philippines, could u-turn

Tropical storm Trami has blown away from the northwestern Philippines, leaving at least 82 people dead mostly in extensive flooding and landslides.

Staff Writers

Severe WeatherStorm that killed dozens could loop back to Philippines

Tropical Storm Trami could loop back to the Philippines, forecasters warn after dozens of people were killed in flooding and landslides.

Staff Writers

WeatherCommentsIn for a battering: Wild weather to hit areas across WA

Residents in parts of WA are being warned to prepare for a severe thunderstorm which is set to roll in later today.

Chloe Maher

Severe WeatherPremiumNo seawater surge as Hurricane Milton kills at least 10

Hurricane Milton is barrelling into the Atlantic after ploughing across Florida, but it did not trigger the catastrophic surge of seawater that was feared.

Brad Brooks and Leonora LaPeter Anton

SEE THE FORECASTCommentsSevere thunderstorm set to cause damaging wind gusts

While Perth is set for its hottest day in six months, other parts of the State are in for more rain and thunderstorms.

Taylor Renouf

Severe WeatherVideoCommentsBrutal reason people told ‘write your name on your arm’

There’s no time to mince words as a once-in-a-century storm barrels towards the US coast.

Peta Rasdien

Severe WeatherComments‘Can be dangerous’: Severe heatwave warning for parts of WA

Just days after WA copped thunderstorms and damaging winds, a severe heatwave warning has been issued for parts of the State.

Taylor Renouf

Severe WeatherPremiumDeath toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227

More than 200 people have died in Hurricane Helene with the toll expected to rise as people clean up from the deadliest hurricane to hit the US since Katrina.

Bruce Schreiner

Severe WeatherPremiumAmazon tributary at record low as drought grips Brazil

Brazil's Geological Service says that one of the Amazon River's main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level in 122 years.

Edmar Barros, Fernando Crispim and Gabriela Sa Pessoa

WeatherCommentsSevere weather warning still in place for parts of WA

Damaging winds continue to batter parts of the State, with Emergency WA urging people to act now to stay safe.

Taylor Renouf

Severe weatherCommentsHeavy rain and damaging winds leave WA homes powerless

Weather warnings for a cold front will bring winds up to 125km/h late this evening.

Jonathon Nolan