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Australia Sea Surface Temperature
The sea surface temperature (SST) varies much more slowly than atmospheric temperatures due to the heat capacity of water. As such, the SSTs lag the atmospheric temperatures on a seasonal timescale by about 3 months. The lowest SSTs are usually observed in early Spring and the highest SSTs are observed in early Autumn.
In tropical regions, SSTs greater than 26°C are considered suitable for formation of tropical cyclones.
The data displayed in this map is the weekly average, centred on the date shown.
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Cyclone Dianne delivers damaging gusts to WA Kimberley
09:53 AEDT Tropical Cyclone Dianne has made landfall during the early hours of Saturday morning along Western Australia's Kimberley coast, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain. The cyclone crossed near Cockatoo Island, just north of Derby, as a Category 1 system.
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