BOM calendar wows again

Each month features a different weather phenomenon from across the country selected as part of a national photographic competition, which drew more than 1400 submissions this year.

BOM meteorologist Dean Narramore said this year’s images showcased the diverse and spectacular range of weather Australia experiences, from auroras captured in remote Western Australia to wave-like asperitas clouds in Tasmania.

"The calendar is a fantastic opportunity to further educate Australians about the weather events and other phenomena the bureau monitors and informs the community about every day," he said.

"One of my favourite images is the July photo. It's a supercell thunderstorm in Gympie, Queensland — a particularly strong, long-lived type of thunderstorm that can sustain itself for hours.

"Supercells are an impressive sight, but many people don't realise just how dangerous they can be. This one brought very strong winds, heavy rainfall and, in some areas, hail up to the size of tennis balls.

"The rotating base you can see in the photograph is a clear indication that the storm is severe, and that potentially dangerous conditions may be on the way.

“Anybody seeing something like this should check the current warnings on our website or on the BOM Weather App.

"We love putting the calendar out every year, because we get to teach people about how the weather works all the while admiring these spectacular images of uniquely Australian landscapes and breathtaking weather events."

The 2022 Bureau of Meteorology weather calendar can be ordered online at shop.bom.gov.au, with options available to send to multiple locations domestically and internationally.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, purchases can only be made online or by calling 1300 798 789.