Thunder and lightning will hit WA throughout Tuesday and Wednesday, with Perth set to cop a drenching.
Tegwen Bescoby
WA politicians and farmers have joined calls for a probe into the Bureau of Meteorology’s $4.1 million website revamp as the Federally-funded agency apologises for the ‘challenges’ it has posed.
Cally Dupe, Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer & Allanah Sciberras
It’s a fact almost universally acknowledged — there’s nothing like a good storm. And our State is home to some crackers, with dramatic WA thunderstorms featuring in The Bureau of Meteorology’s 2026 calendar.
A rain band stretching from southern Australia to the top end is set to wash over eastern states, bringing severe storms and a soggy Melbourne Cup.
Melissa Meehan, William Ton and Kat Wong
Giant hail stones, damaging winds and heavy rain are pounding one of eastern Australia's main population zones, leaving some areas without electricity.
Kat Wong and John Kidman
Melissa, the most powerful storm ever to directly hit Jamaica, is estimated to have cost $A80 billion in damage and economic loss across the western Caribbean.
Staff Writers
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a statement backtracking on its widely criticised website updates that left many fuming, with even politicians slamming its ‘critical flaws.’
Amy Cavender
Brace yourself, WA is in for yet another wet weekend.
A young woman has died after being struck by lightning — and the wild weather is set to continue to smash Australia’s east coast in the coming days.
Alexandra Feiam
If you think Perth has been more miserable than usual at this time of year, well, you’re right.
Caitlin Vinci
Grab your umbrellas, Perth - we’re in for some more rainy days!
The national weather agency has been flooded with complaints after launching its new website last week.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Meteorologist and 7NEWS weather presenter Tony Auden said some of the changes ‘could almost be dangerous’.
Sarah Keszler
Perth is warming up nicely, with the mercury to hit the late 20s today before heading into the 30s tomorrow — but it doesn’t stay that way.
Troy de Ruyter
Thousands of homes have been left without power as storms smashed one state, with wild photos of large hail emerging amid weather warnings.
Cameron Micallef, Duncan Evans, Clareese Packer and Emma Kirk
Severe thunderstorms, giant balls of hail and strong gusts of wind have left tens of thousands without power as wild weather batters the east coast.
Maeve Bannister and Farid Farid
Following days of brain-melting hot weather, the need to protect pets from extreme heat is more important than ever.
A total fire ban will be put in place for millions of Aussies on Monday as firefighters warn dangerous weather conditions could ‘ignite’ a disaster.
Rhiannon Lewin, Blair Jackson and Duncan Evans
It’s raining, it’s pouring ... but not for long as the weekend turns to light sprinkles and warms up. But most of us won’t be able to relax when the best weather arrives!
Cyclone-strength gusts have been recorded in New Zealand's capital Wellington and in its Otago district, causing damage, cutting power and highways.
Ben McKay
A major upgrade to one of Australia’s most popular websites has left thousands across the nation infuriated.
Tragic new details have emerged as two men who drowned in wild weather conditions that smashed Victoria this week are identified.
Duncan Evans
Police tried in vain to save a surfer in rough waters and the friend who swam to his rescue, prompting a warning to stay safe in punishing heat and wild winds.
Rachael Ward
Wild weather swept over Australia on Wednesday, with scorching heat smashing October records and deadly winds leaving thousands without power.
