Cyclone Plans Cozy Holiday Visit Despite Bushfire Thriller Next Door
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- ā¢Tropical Cyclone Grant is forecast to pass close to the Cocos Islands during the holiday period.
- ā¢The Bureau of Meteorology predicts strong southerly winds of up to 25 knots for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race starting Boxing Day.
- ā¢Northern Australia faces a flood watch while western regions contend with both cyclone and bushfire threats over Christmas.
This Boxing Day, 129 brave souls aboard yachts will leave Sydney Heads facing up to 25-knot southerly winds, thanks to Tropical Cyclone Grant deciding to swing by the Cocos Islands like an unexpected relative at Christmas. Meanwhile, northern Australia is enjoying a flood watch party, and the west is juggling cyclone threats alongside bushfire danger ā because seasons just love multitasking Down Under. The Bureau of Meteorology, starring as the bearer of slightly gloomy but not ālast year fatalā news, has choreographed what sounds like a festive weather variety show that guarantees cold, wet, and bumpy rides on the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race route. All aboard the chaos cruise!
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Australia's weather just RSVPād to Christmas: Tropical cyclones, floods, bushfires, and a yacht race daring enough to say 'bring it on' to storms. Holiday spirit or just regrettable planning? You decide.
When your holiday plans include dodging cyclones, floods, and bushfires, you know Mother Nature really wants you to talk to her more.
129 yachts leaving Sydney on Boxing Day with 25 knot winds sounds less like sport and more like Australia's annual āHow Not to Dieā challenge.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 12/24/2025 | Author: Penry Buckley and AAP
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