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Today’s update covers the developing weather signals across Australia as we transition from the current dry and heating phase into the next High Energy Period and tropical cyclone genesis window due 8 to 12 December.

Cyclone season guide with early-warning insights from Oz Industries Forecasting, including home prep, safe rooms and cyclone kit essentials.

Oz Industries Forecasting identified 19 to 24 November as a High Energy Period months ahead, signalling a likely rise in severe weather. The atmosphere responded on cue with Cyclone Fina, extreme inland heat, giant hail, destructive storms and widespread thunderstorm activity across Australia. Global volcanic and seismic events also peaked during the same window, further validating the timing signal.

Long-range forecasting provides a crucial edge in planning by predicting weather patterns weeks to months in advance. At Oz Industries Forecasting, we go beyond short-term models, identifying rainfall windows, storm periods, heat events and high energy periods well before they appear in mainstream forecasts. This foresight helps farmers, businesses and communities prepare with confidence, reduce risks and make smarter decisions.

Stuart breaks down the developing weather systems set to impact NSW during the High Energy Period (31 July–2 August 2025). A coastal trough and East Coast Low are forecast to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and hazardous surf from the Mid North Coast to the Hunter and inland. Flood watches are current, and further warnings are likely as the system intensifies. Full breakdown inside.

A powerful East Coast Low (ECL) is rapidly deepening off the NSW coastline today, with widespread damaging winds, localised destructive gusts, and heavy rainfall already impacting coastal and elevated areas—and it’s not over yet.