Climate For Australia

SST Anomalies Map

The sea surface temperature anomaly (SSTA) is the difference between the observed SST and the climatological SST. These anomalies are calculated on a weekly basis.

Positive SSTAs are usually correlated with increased regions of convection (cloudiness and rainfall) while negative SSTAs are usually correlated to reduced convection.

SSTAs can be used as an indicator of the phase of global climate fluctuations, such as the El Nino/Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

The data displayed in this map is the weekly average, centred on the date shown.

Warnings

WA

Thu 13:01 AWST

Cancellation of Wind Warning for Esperance and Eucla coasts

NSW

Thu 14:30 AEST

Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, ACT & South West Slopes

NSW

Thu 14:30 AEST

Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, ACT & South West Slopes

VIC

Thu 14:20 AEST

Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland

VIC

Thu 14:20 AEST

Severe Weather Warning (Damaging Winds) for parts of East Gippsland, North East and West and South Gippsland

VIC

Thu 13:45 AEST

Final Flood Warning For The Mitta Mitta River

VIC

Thu 13:42 AEST

Minor Flood Warning For The Seven And Castle Creeks

TAS

Thu 13:36 AEST

Minor Flood Warning For The Macquarie River

VIC

Thu 12:56 AEST

Flood Watch For Parts Of Gippsland, North East And Central Victoria

TAS

Thu 12:42 AEST

Flood Watch For Northern Tasmania