Climate in-brief
The MJO is active in Phase 7 out in the Western Pacific Ocean, however unlikely to influence our climate for the remainder of February.
Following a wet few days in the coming weather forecast for many areas, NSW looks to be the best chance for rain for the remainder of the month.
The Southern Annular Mode is firmly in positive phase, which will aid in moisture circulation for storms through eastern areas of NSW and sth Qld coast in the coming fortnight
Very little in the way of cyclone activity in the northern tropics, with the MJO out in the western Pacific Ocean.
The chart above shows lower air pressure pretty much over the entire continent. The JMA model is predicting this to continue for the coming weeks, although thats the only model doing so.
Australian daily and weekly rainfall observations
Some excellent falls in Central Qld catchments overnight - that badly needed rain. Click on the link for an updated map. http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood/?ref=ftr
Weekly rain shows some fantastic falls across the tropics and parts of eastern Australia. February is the wettest month in the calendar for many agricultural areas but many still need more rain.
Australian 7-day rainfall map courtesy http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/maps/rainfall/?variable=rainfall&map=totals&period=week®ion=nat&year=2020&month=12&day=17