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Hail, Winds, Floods Threaten Eastern Australia
31 Oct
Summary
- Severe storms forecast for Melbourne, eastern Victoria, and inland NSW.
- Destructive winds over 125km/h and possible flash flooding predicted.
- Storms expected to impact Brisbane and the NSW mid-north coast Sunday.
A significant cold front is sweeping across Australia's east and south-east, bringing severe weather warnings to multiple capital cities. Melbourne and eastern Victoria are forecast to experience heavy rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds throughout Saturday afternoon. Meteorologists predict these storms could pack a punch, with wind gusts potentially exceeding 125km/h, posing a risk of property damage and falling trees.
The storm front is expected to travel further east, impacting Canberra and inland NSW through Saturday evening before reaching the NSW coast on Sunday. Areas along the coast south of Sydney, including Wollongong and the Illawarra, will be affected. Possible flash flooding is a concern, particularly in regions that have experienced heightened rainfall recently.
By Sunday, the focus shifts northwards, with Brisbane and parts of southern Queensland anticipating heavy rain and storms in the afternoon and early evening. Severe thunderstorms are also likely for the NSW mid-north coast, northern rivers, tablelands, and Hunter regions, with warnings of large hailstones, heavy rainfall, and destructive winds. A broader area of concern stretches from Newcastle to the Sunshine Coast.
