Barrawoondang is the name for strong wind with thunder and lightning along with big rain.

Miriwoong people use these words to describe the weather at this time of year:

Warrayalng – (first flood) - The first heavy rains cause the rivers to flow fast and turn brown. Some fish are killed in these floods.

Ngoomelng – Clouds

Ngoomelng birrga ginayin jaloorr-gerring – The clouds are gathering up for rain.

Thegoobeling goowindayin – They (clouds) are getting black.

Jaloorr goowinda / Jaloorr goowiya – It’s going to rain.

Jaloorr goowindayin – Rain is falling down.