Global weather forecasting models predict that a tropical disturbance northeast of Vanuatu could turn into the first cyclone of the season.

Three low pressure systems, two within Australia and one off the east coast, have the potential to develop into cyclones.

Forecasters are keeping a close eye on two tropical lows and potential cyclones developing north of New Zealand this week.

A tropical low is hovering over the Gulf of Carpentaria and set to track across Queensland in the coming days, raising concerns it may strengthen into a tropical cyclone.

A tropical cyclone warning has been issued for residents along the far north WA coast.

An already sodden Far North Queensland could be at risk of more flooding as a tropical low builds off the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has warned a low, named 18U, over the water in the western Gulf has a moderate chance of strengthening into a tropical cyclone over the next week.

There are many forms of cyclones in the weather world that can create weather phenomena for meteorologists to study. The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." It's a storm that intensifies rapidly and can create large impacts such as heavy snow,

Tropical Cyclone Luana formed northwest of Broome on Saturday, with destructive winds, heavy rain, large waves and storm surge to impact west Kimberley coast

Residents in one Aussie state already smashed by floods and heavy rain are getting no respite as a new threat heads their way.