New Zealand hammered by Extratropical Cyclone Vaianu

Cyclone Vaianu developed near Fiji last weekend and intensified into a category 3 tropical cyclone before transitioning into an extratropical cyclone on Thursday as it moved south of the Tropic of Capricorn.

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Drifting snow and damaging winds in Tasmania

Strong winds continue to howl across much of Tasmania today, including Mt Mawson where snow has been falling much of the day and snow drifts continue to grow.

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Snowing in Tasmania, almost 40°C in New South Wales

A cold polar airmass has pushed into Tasmania and southern Victoria, while north of the Murray River, it has been a sweltering day in parts of New South Wales, especially in the north and east of the state.

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Severe weather warnings for 100 km/h gusts in three states

Wilds winds are gathering strength, with widespread storms developing across Victoria and southern New South Wales on a dynamic afternoon of weather across southeastern Australia.

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