Updated 20 Oct 2026, 05:46 UTC · 25 min ago · Full Google Trends source · Collected every 15 minutes

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storm

200+ searches (approx.)+300% search growthView on Google Trends ↗

Started: 18 Oct 2026, 08:40 UTC

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Outstations and town camps struggle with damage from 'scary' stormABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 19 Oct 2026, 01:27 UTC
Millions in firing line for severe stormsNews24 · 14 Oct 2026, 01:25 UTC
Alice Springs hit by wild storm as Australia’s east coast braced for weather whiplashNine.com.au · 13 Oct 2026, 03:57 UTC

Why is storm trending?

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Observed search interest

19 Oct 2026, 23:45 UTC to 20 Oct 2026, 05:46 UTC · Approximate volume lower bounds, not instantaneous acceleration.

Also trending in other countries

Matching search terms. This does not establish where the story originated.

United Kingdom · First observed: 19 Oct 2026, 14:15 UTC
United States · First observed: 18 Oct 2026, 22:15 UTC