Event Brief
Parched start to 2026 for southern Australia
Filed: Feb 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Rainfall was below average for most of Australia's south-east regions in January.
WHO: Meteorologists
WHAT: Below average rainfall
WHEN: Feb 14, 2026 at 2:59 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: East coast lows have dried up
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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