Storm warnings issued for Australian east coast cities
Severe weather front expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds and hail to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra through Sunday.
At a glance
- Storm warnings in place for Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra
- Forecast includes heavy rain, damaging winds, hail and possible flash flooding
- Severe weather expected to continue through Sunday across eastern Australia
Storm warnings have been issued for multiple capital cities across Australia's east and south-east as a severe weather system moves across the region. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts heavy rain, damaging winds, hail and possible flash flooding across Victoria, New South Wales and parts of Queensland into Sunday.
The severe weather is expected to develop as a cold front meets warm, humid air, with conditions forecast to intensify across Melbourne and eastern Victoria on Saturday afternoon.
Why it matters
Severe weather warnings alert residents to prepare for potentially dangerous conditions including flooding and wind damage across major population centres.
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