Severe Weather In Australia, Europe, and US

December 18, 2014 4:00 PM | Skymet Weather Team

December 22, 2014: It is going to be a rainy day for many parts of Australia, Europe and the US. Although the Southwest Coast of Australia will remain dry. Norway, Finland and western parts of Russia will witness snow. Let's have a look at the weather update in detail:

Weather In Australia

Showers are expected across the country barring the southwest coast. Places such as Broome and Darwin in northwest coast, Alice Springs in central coast and Cairns, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide in east coast will receive witness rain. While, weather in Perth in southwest coast will be bright and sunny.

Weather In UK and Europe

Norway, Finland, Sweden and western parts of Russia will witness snowfall. While, North Britain, Germany, Poland, Belarus and Ukraine will receive rain. Weather in Sweden, Greece, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Spain and France will be fair and dry.

Weather in USA & Canada

The sky will be cloudy in Seattle, Edmonton, Moosonee, Ontario, Houston, San Francisco, New York and Michigan. While, Washington and Chicago might witness some rain. Meanwhile, it is expected to snow in Denver, Winnipeg and Ottawa. On the other hand, Los Angeles will witness clear weather.

December 18, 2014: The weather across the globe will not be as severe in the coming days as it was during the past few days. Japan is an exception where blizzards can be expected in the next 24-48 hours. The weather forecast for Australia, UK, Europe and North America is as follows:

Weather In Australia

Showers are expected in Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart and Darwin. The sky is expected to be partly cloudy in Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney. The weather in Perth will be bright and sunny.

Weather In UK and Europe

People in Spain and Portugal will enjoy plenty of sunshine. Heavy showers can be expected in Italy, Greece and West Turkey. Expect heavy rain and wind in Poland. Windy weather with clouds and rain is expected in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The sky is expected to be cloudy in Finland, Switzerland, Austria and Hungry. Showers at places in England and Scotland can be expected.

Weather In North America

The sky in Edmonton, Winnipeg, New York and Miami will be partly cloudy. Showers can occur in Seattle, Los Angeles, Memphis, Ottawa and Houston. Cloudy conditions will be observed in Denver, Chicago and San Francisco. Clear weather can be enjoyed in Augusta and Moosonee.

December 16, 2014:

It is going to be a rainy day for many parts of Australia, Europe and the US. Although the West Coast of Australia is most likely to remain dry. Russia, North Poland and other regions are expected to receive snow. The Big Apple is most likely to receive showers. Let's have a deeper insight on the weather conditions of the aforementioned areas.

Weather in Australia

Caines is expected to be partly cloudy whereas Brisbane and Melbourne are likely to receive showers. West Coast is expected to remain dry. Warm and dry weather conditions are likely to prevail in Perth, Sydney and Adelaide.

Weather in Europe

Strong winds are likely to persist across Central and West Mediterranean as well as through the Strait of Gibraltar.  Heavy, squally showers are expected across the Greek Isles. Rain will most likely move across Spain, France, Portugal, Italy and Austria. Heavy rains will occur in Czechoslovakia, Greece and Hungary.

Turkey, Romania, Ukraine, Holland, Belgium, Bulgaria and Germany are expected to have dry days and a sunny spell. Russia, Baltic States, Belarus and North Pole are expected to receive snow. On the other hand, Britain is expected to have mild, wet and windy weather conditions.

Weather in USA & Canada

It is likely to rain in many parts of the US and Canada. Showers are expected in the cities of Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Augusta, New York City and Ottawa. Denver, Memphis and Moosonee are expected to have cloudy weather conditions.

December 15, 2014:

The weather across the globe has been quite bizarre and severe. In recent past, in the Indonesian island of Java, thunderstorms with heavy rains have occurred leading to mudslides. Meanwhile in California (USA), which had been reeling under a severe drought, heavy rain and snow has led to a flood like situation in the region.

Let's have a look at the weather update in detail:

Weather in Australia: 

Rain is expected in Northeast Australia and along the east coast in places like Brisbane, Cairns and Melbourne.

Weather in Europe: 

The weather in UK, Belgium and Holland is expected to be sunny and cold. Coastal Holland may receive some showers. Rain is expected across Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Poland. Snowfall may occur in Finland, Norway and Russia.

Weather in USA: 

Edmonton, Ottawa, New York, Augusta and Miami are likely to have cold and dry conditions. It is expected to rain in Seattle, San Francisco, Winnipeg, Chicago and Memphis. Cloudy weather may occur in Los Angeles, Denver and Moosonee.

December 12, 2014: Flood in Queensland, rain in most parts of US

Weather in Australia

Heavy rains have cut off roads and triggered flood warning in Queensland. Two people have also been rescued from flood waters in central Queensland.

Weather in Europe

On Saturday, heavy showers could lash Portugal and Spain while, isolated rain is likely in France and Italy. However, Greece and Turkey will be bright and sunny.

Germany could receive some patchy rain but Sweden will remain dry. Russia and Finland will witness smoggy weather on Saturday.

Weather in US

Seattle, Phoenix, Memphis and Chicago will witness a cloudy weather. Denver,  New York and Miami will have partly cloudy skies. Rain is expected in San Francisco and  Dallas.

December 11, 2014:

Severe weather conditions continue to take place in most parts of US, Europe and Australia. Brisbane city is expected to experience large hails, damaging winds as well as heavy rains. In the United States, California braces up for a massive storm. UK has been hit by the ‘Weather Bomb’ which has disrupted power supply in Northern UK.

Let's have a closer look into the weather conditions of UK, Australia and the United States.

Weather in Australia

This afternoon Brisbane city and much of south-east Queensland have been warned to expect large hail, heavy rains and damaging winds and heavy rains. The warning areas include Southern downs, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and the Redlands. Also, localised flooding is reported at Oakey in Darlings down region.

Weather in US

Altanta is expected to be sunny. Weather conditions are expected to be cloudy in Buffalo. Folks in Chicago can expect a sunny weather. Dallas is expected to have showers. Weather conditions in Houston are expected to have mostly sunny weather. Rain is expected in Los Angeles. Weather conditions in New York are expected to be mostly cloudy. Showers are expected in Seattle and San Francisco. Phoenix is expected to have a mostly cloudy weather. San Francisco is expected to have showers. Washington is expected to have mostly cloudy weather

Weather in Europe

Spain and Portugal are expected to have plenty of Sunshine whereas heavy showers are expected in Greece and Turkey. Cloud and rain are expected through France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Denmark is expected to have gale, accompanied by heavy rains.

Weather in U.K.

On the other hand, Weather bomb has hit travel and power supplies in Northern UK. Hundreds of lightning strikes were brought by the weather bomb which led to temporary power cuts across the Western Isles. Nearly, 30,000 homes experienced power cut. The maximum wind speed recorded was 144mph, with gust in excess of 80mph elsewhere.

December 10, 2014:

Severe weather conditions continue to prevail in Australia, Europe, and US. Heavy showers with isolated storms are expected in southeast and east & north areas of Queensland whereas conditions in the southwest are expected to remain dry. Meanwhile in Europe, the shifting low pressure system in Canada is expected to cause windy conditions in parts of UK, Ireland, and Scotland. In US, winter storm Damon has triggered travel nightmares & flight delays in the region. The incoming rain is expected to turn into snow and about 6 inches of snowfall is expected in New York.

Let's take a deeper look into the weather activities in the above mentioned parts of the world.


Weather In Australia

Heavy showers are expected in the southeast Queensland whereas isolated storms will affect east & north Queensland. The conditions are expected to remain dry in the southwest region. Weather forecast for Thursday suggests that widespread showers & storms with heavy falls will affect the region. Also, the coastal areas north from Brisbane are expected to remain generally hot & dry.

Weather In Europe
The low pressure system that developed in Canada will now be moving towards Europe. The tail-end of the system will affect UK bringing moderate winds (60-70mph) to the region.

Heavy winds of about 80mph are expected to meet northern Ireland accompanied by large waves & stormy sea conditions. Frequent showers and blizzards are also expected in the region. Meanwhile in Scotland, both snow & sleet showers along with blustery winds are predicted. The temperature forecast is 5°C and the conditions are expected to improve over the weekend.

The estimated temperatures read: London (8°C), Norwich (6°C), Edinburgh (3°C), and Belfast (4°C).

Weather In US
Travel nightmares and flight delays have marred transport & travel services on the East Coast from New Jersey to Maine. Strong crosswinds are also expected in the region. New York City has already received 1 inch of snow in one hour and as much as 6 inches of snow could fall in the region. Some 1,444 snowplows and 400,000 tons of slat has been kept on standby to combat the severe conditions triggered by Damon. Two people have reportedly died in road accidents while several were reported injured. The grim weather conditions have led to a pile up on State roads and incoming rain is expected to turn into heavy snow. Coastal flooding along with high winds (60mph) are also expected in the region.

December 9, 2014:

Severe weather conditions have started to develop in parts of Australia, Europe, and US. Storms will affect areas like Queensland in Australia while flash floods are expected to hit the borders of New South Wales. Meanwhile in Europe, Scotland is under the cover of heavy snow which is expected to spread further to England & northern Ireland. Also in US, winter storm 'Damon' has begun to develop off the east coast giving impetus to coastal flood threats and heavy rains in several areas. Let's take a deeper look into the latest weather activities in these three regions.

Weather In Australia
Two severe storm warnings have been issued for South & North Brisbane in Queensland. Hail and damaging winds are also expected in the region. Areas which will be affected by the storm include parts of Ipswich, Gympie, Logan, Somerset, Sunshine Coast, and others. In addition to this, the storm may trigger flash floods & large hail storms near borders of New South Wales including Kooralbyn, Lowood, and Narangba.

Besides this, there is a general severe thunderstorm warning for areas like Darling Down, Granite Belt, and parts of Wide-Bay Burnett. Locals have been directed to bring loose outdoor items inside the house and secure items that cannot be moved. The residents have also been asked to move their vehicles undercover and away from trees.

Weather In Europe
Scotland has been hit by severe snow which is expected to spread to parts of England and Northern Ireland. A string of road accidents have been triggered due to snow, ice, and strong winds which currently affect the region. Driving has become extremely difficult and road services are currently facing significant delays. Weather forecast for the region suggests that snow & hail is expected at higher elevations (above 200m) while both snow & sleet showers are expected at lower elevations. These weather conditions are likely to last for the next 48 hours or so.

Forecast for accumulation of snow in the region is up to 5cm in lower levels and 10cm at elevations above 400m. Interestingly, last winter, Scotland mountains recorded the greatest snow fall in 69 years.

Weather In US

Plunging Temperatures: A winter storm has begun to develop off the East Coast and is expected to deliver a disruptive mix of snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding in the North East region. As the system gradually moves northwards this week, it will head towards New England late on Wednesday. The storm is expected to bring a lot of cold air once the temperatures take a plunge.

Coastal Flood Threat: As low pressure intensifies off-shore, it will generate moist easterlies which will then start to pile ocean water towards shores. Some coastal flooding has already taken place in North Carolina on Monday. The concern is primarily for the next 24 to 48 hours when high tide is expected on Delaware beaches to the Jersey Shore, and south facing portions of Long Island. These are the areas which are placed under coastal flood warning during high tide. Although the flood will be nowhere near to what is caused by a hurricane, it will be intense enough to inundate properties.

Heavy Rain Threat: Heavy rain is expected in coastal & Southern New England and mid-Atlantic states from New Jersey to Maine. Rainfall totals of over 2 inches may lead to flash floods in flood prone urban areas. Flood watches have been hoisted in Southern New England. southward into northern New Jersey, including the New York City Tri-State area, Hartford and Boston.

Amount Of Snow: Not much snow is expected from Boston to New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington. However, heavier snow potential exists in the interior north-east from Northern Pennsylvania to New York's Mohawk and upper Hudson valleys. Heavy snow over 6 inches is expected in Green & White mountains and northern Maine. Some of the higher elevations may receive up to 2 feet of snow through Thursday.

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