July 22nd 2024.
As we head into the upcoming days, a new round of strong winds is predicted to sweep through southern Australia, potentially causing damage in some areas. The windiest days of the week are expected to be today and tomorrow as a cold front makes its way across southeastern Australia. This will be followed by a low-pressure system moving across the Bight later in the week, bringing with it another burst of powerful winds.
According to forecasts, the regions most likely to be impacted by these damaging winds are South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and the ACT on Thursday, while Tasmania can expect gusts daily from today until Saturday. These winds come on the heels of last week's cold front, which also brought about damaging winds in multiple states and territories.
These conditions can potentially lead to power outages, as wind turbines are often turned off in strong winds to prevent damage. It's common for wind turbines to be halted when wind speeds reach 90km/h, which means that the wind power is not being harnessed. Additionally, this week's westerly wind pattern will also bring warmer temperatures to parts of southeastern Australia.
Meanwhile, southwestern Western Australia can expect rain and thunderstorms this week, giving Perth the chance to have its first month with above-average rainfall in over a year. The approaching front and accompanying trough will bring a mix of wintry weather, including blustery winds, rain, and thunderstorms.
It's worth noting that Perth has seen a significant increase in rainfall in the past few months, with July marking the third consecutive month of healthy rainfall. This is a welcome relief after an unusually long dry spell in WA's southwest. In fact, the seven months leading up to May 2024 were the driest October to April period on record for Perth, with only 23mm of rain falling in the city. However, since then, there has been close to 300mm of rain in less than three months, with more expected this week.
Overall, it's important to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to stay safe during these strong winds. This information was provided by Weatherzone.
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