Severe Storms and Heavy Rain Threaten Most Australian States
Published 5h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Natural disaster
Affects Australia · Covered in 2 countries
Severe storms and heavy rain are forecast to sweep across most of Australia this weekend.
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and potential flash flooding will sweep across most Australian states this weekend as two weather systems collide over the east. Parts of Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia face severe conditions on Saturday before the wild weather shifts to New South Wales and Tasmania by Sunday.
- The causeTwo separate weather systems are colliding over the eastern part of the country to drive the weekend storms.
Why it matters
Severe weather events during the storm season pose significant challenges for emergency services, transport networks, and local communities across Australia.
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Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding are predicted to affect multiple Australian states over the weekend due to colliding weather systems.
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- The GuardianThunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia1h ago · open ↗
- ABC News (Australia)Weekend washout for most states as storm season intensifies5h ago · open ↗
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