Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia
Summary
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and flash flooding are expected across many parts of Australia over the weekend, particularly affecting Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Queensland has already experienced heavy rain and flooding this week, leading to emergency calls and school closures.Key Facts
- Queensland has seen more than twice its usual October rainfall in several areas this week.
- Flash flooding in southeast Queensland caused water rescues and forced some schools to close.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has issued nine flood warnings for south Queensland.
- Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast for central and eastern Queensland, including Rockhampton and the Sunshine Coast hinterlands.
- Storms may also affect parts of Victoria, including Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, and central and eastern South Australia.
- Rain is expected to reach Tasmania overnight into Sunday morning.
- A cold front will move across New South Wales on Sunday, bringing severe storms to western NSW, northeastern Victoria, Sydney, and Brisbane.
- The Queensland fire department conducted over 16 swift-water rescues recently due to flash flooding.
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