Occur in the tropical north (Queensland, NT, WA) between November and April. These are Category 3-5 storms with winds over 200km/h. If you are in Cairns or Darwin during a cyclone warning, follow the local advice to tape your windows or evacuate.

For the southern half of the continent, including major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, the year is divided into four distinct periods. Weather in Australia

Spring is the peak of the bushfire season for southern Australia. A hot, windy spring day (especially if preceding winter was dry) can lead to catastrophic fire danger ratings.