Storm warnings for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane

· Climate · Australia

Storm warnings were in place for multiple capital cities across Australia's east and south-east as a severe weather front swept across the country, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting hail, damaging winds and possible flash flooding across Victoria, New South Wales and parts of Queensland into Sunday. The cold front was described as packing a punch. The warnings cover Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. Authorities have advised residents in affected areas to prepare for severe conditions.

Why it matters：Severe storm systems over Australia's most populated regions can cause flash flooding, power outages and transport disruption for millions of people.

Key points

  • Hail, damaging winds and possible flash flooding are forecast.
  • Warnings cover Victoria, New South Wales and parts of Queensland.
  • The severe front is expected to last into Sunday.

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