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SIGNIFICANT WEATHER - FEBRUARY 1996 Storms sank boats and caused significant flood damage in Tasmania early in the month. Other severe thunderstorms were reported in Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania and Western Australia, while severe gusts were recorded in Victoria. Tropical cyclones in Queensland and Western Australia caused no significant damage. Queensland A low crossed Cape York from the Gulf of Carpentaria and deepened into Tropical Cyclone DENNIS on the 16th and then weakened. Western Australia Tropical Cyclone JACOB commenced as a low in the Gulf of Carpentaria during the 28th of January. The system tracked to the west across the Northern Territory then north-west towards the Kimberley coast. After moving offshore the low intensified to become a tropical cyclone on the 2nd. The Kimberley and Pilbara coastal areas received heavy rains as the cyclone then moved in a south-westerly direction. Notable daily rainfall totals were registered on the 3rd at Kuri Bay 225.2mm and on the 5th at Karratha 106.8mm, Mardie 86.1mm and Onslow 83.9mm. Tropical Cyclone JACOB did not re-cross the coast. Queensland Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail downed tree limbs on the 3rd in the Morton district. Severe storms formed in the Morton and south east corner of Port Curtis on the 9th. New South Wales Hail to 4.2cm was reported in the Central coast area, Williamtown (Hunter) and Springwood (Blue Mountains) on the 5th. Hail to 3cm was reported at Faulconbridge (Blue Mountains) which damaged a car and stripped trees. Hail 6cm in diameter was also reported at Stockton, Horsley Park 5cm, Inverell (Northern Tablelands) 4.2cm and Uralla (Northern Tablelands) 2cm. Mangrove Mountain recorded wind gusts to 111 km/h and at Cuttabri 129mm of rain was recored in 1 hour. On the 6th Muswellbrook (Hunter) recorded gusts to 102 km/h and at Gloucester 22mm of rain fell in 10 minutes. On the 8th Dubbo recorded gusts to 117 km/h. 100 homes were blown off stumps and roofs were blown off. One boy was seriously injured. At Goulburn gusts to 91 km/h were recorded, Mt Boyce (Central Tablelands) recorded 133 km/h and Mudgee (Central Tablelands) gusts to 96 km/h, Penrith (Metro) gusts to 98 km/h and at Blaxland 15mm of rain fell in 5 minutes. At Woodford on the 27th 76mm of rain was recorded in 1 hour which caused soil erosion and road flooding. On the 28th at Denham Court, gusts to 139 km/h were recorded. Trees snapped and large trees were uprooted. Sheds and fences were damaged or destroyed. A horse was killed by flying debris. At Oberon (Central Tablelands) hail to 2.2cm and 28mm of rain in 15 minutes were reported. At Pymble 22mm of rain fell in 15 minutes which caused flash flooding. Tasmania Eight vessels were sunk and two jetties damaged at the Northwest Bay Marina on the 9th/10th. South Australia Thunderstorms were reported in the Northeast Pastoral, Flinders and Mid North districts on the 22nd. Western Australia On the 7th golf ball-sized hail and 69mm of rain was recorded in one hour at Murrum (southwest of Mount Magnet) during thunderstorms. Vegetation was damaged by the wind gusts and localised flash flooding affected the area. On the 18th, Cobra, northwest of Mount Augustus, recorded 31mm of rain in 30 minutes. On the 25th and 28th winds from thunderstorms caused minor damage to vegetation and several buildings at Marble Bar. Northern Territory A severe thunderstorm with hail and lightning at Timber Creek caused tree damage and blew a roof off a shed. Wind gusts were estimated to 130 km/h. Victoria On the 9th gales and severe gusts occurred in Central and Western Victoria causing mainly trees damage. The highest gusts reported were 146 km/h at Wilsons Promontory, 109 km/h at Aireys Inlet, 98 km/h at Fawkner Beacon and 95 km/h at Cape Otway. South Australia Late on the 6th, squally northwest winds in the Port Lincoln and Louth Bay area caused some minor tree damage. A gust to 104 km/h was recorded at Port Lincoln Airport. Wind gusts to 102 km/h at Ceduna early on the 7th caused isolated minor tree damage. On the 15th a dust devil was responsible for lifting and breaking dozens of roof tiles on a house in the Adelaide suburb of St Agnes. Gusty winds associated with thunderstorms on the 22nd blew down trees and unroofed a shed at Farina. South Australia Tasmania Highest Mean Maximum Temperature for Any Month
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Station Actual Highest Year Record
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Western Australia
Dalwallinu 38.0 37.7 1985 37
Dwellingup 33.3 33.2 1985 55
Highest Mean Maximum Temperature for Febraury
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Station Actual Highest Year Record
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Western Australia
Bencubbin 37.3 36.2 1985 42
Merredin 36.3 35.4 1985 30
Lowest Mean Maximum Temperature for February
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Station Actual Lowest Year Record
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Victoria
Albury-Wodonga 27.7 28.4 1993 40
Benalla 27.5 27.6 1949 90
Tasmania
Eddystone Pt 18.8 19.2 1964 38
Flinders Is A/P 20.1 20.4 1963 32
Lowest Mean Minimum Temperature for February
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Station Actual Lowest Year Record
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Victoria
Albury-Wodonga 12.4 13.3 1986 40
Warrnambool 8.7 9.8 1987 97
Donald 11.9 12.4 1984 30
Highest Daily MaximumTemperature for February
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Station Actual Date Highest Year Record
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Northern Territory
Rabbit Flat 45.9 21 45.0 1992 25
Highest Daily Minimum Temperature for February
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Station Actual Date Highest Year Record
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Queensland
Sandy Cape 26.6 3 26.0 1991 35
Tewantin 26.3 1 25.9 1969 32
Lowest Daily Minimum Temperature for February
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Station Actual Date Lowest Year Record
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Queensland
Clermont 14.8 11 15.3 1979 35
Gympie 12.3 12 13.8 1988 32
Brisbane 15.7 11 15.8 1972 47
Brisbane 15.5 14 15.7 1996 47
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Station Actual Highest Year Record
mm mm
Victoria
Powelltown 250.8 222.2 1982 45
Tasmania
Hastings 191.6 171.2 1969 50
Lowest Monthly Rainfal on Record for Any Month
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mm mm
Western Australia
Albany 1.2 1.8 1988 33
Lowest Monthly Rainfall on Record for February
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Station Actual Lowest Year Record
mm mm
Queensland
Wharton Ck 4.0 17.0 1990 47
Abercorn 0.2 3.0 1983 43
Wallaville 3.0 11 1983 81
Highest Daily Rainfall on Record for February
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Station Actual Date Highest Year Record
mm mm
Tasmania
Bellerive 63 10 57.9 1969 103
Cape Bruny 56 10 49.3 1938 126
Dover 98 10 45.7 1927 95
Eaglehawk Neck 111 10 71.2 1992 103
Hobart 61 10 55.9 1954 115
Maatsuyker Is. 52 10 48.5 1948 105
Premaydena 78 10 65.0 1915 91
Taroona 74 10 58.4 1969 35
Woodbridge 91 10 67.1 1938 46
Note: Some statistical records mentioned in this report are based on data that have yet to be fully validated.
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