Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, characterized by various factors, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and atmospheric pressure. It describes short-term atmospheric conditions and can change rapidly over hours or days. Weather is often contrasted with climate, which refers to the long-term average of these atmospheric conditions over extended periods. Common weather phenomena include rain, snow, sunshine, thunderstorms, and fog. Weather forecasts are predictions made by meteorologists about the expected weather conditions in a given area, typically based on data from satellites, radar, and weather stations.
A severe storm impacted southeastern Australia, causing major power outages across several regions. Over 13,500 AusNet customers were affected in areas like Benalla, Wodonga, and Wangaratta. Lightning strikes were identified…