Thunderstorms, Snow, and Cyclone Risk Loom Over Australia This Weekend

As of November 14th, 2025, Australians are being warned to prepare for a weekend of severe weather conditions across the country. A northerly airstream is carrying tropical air towards the southern states, and from this Friday through Sunday, the areas of concern range from the northern tropics down to western Victoria.

Thunderstorms are expected to stretch from Darwin all the way down to Tasmania, with the threat of dangerous supercell storms over the heavily populated east coast being a major worry for authorities. These supercell storms can last for hours, moving slowly and dumping huge amounts of rain, which can cause flash flooding, damaging winds, and possible hail. The capital cities most likely to be hit by this severe weather are Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra, with the threat continuing into Sunday.

In addition to the thunderstorm risk, there is also the possibility of a cyclone forming in the Timor Sea, which would be slightly unseasonable. Furthermore, the southeastern states could see snowfall on the Alps on Monday as a cold front brings in polar air from Antarctica, lowering temperatures by as much as 7 degrees below average.