‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way
Summary
Severe thunderstorms affected large areas of eastern Australia on Sunday, with risks including hail, damaging winds and flash flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology said storms and flood risks could continue in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland through Monday.Key Facts
- The Bureau of Meteorology warned of severe storms across southern Queensland, western New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and eastern Victoria.
- Wind gusts of up to 100 km/h were recorded in central-western New South Wales around midday Sunday.
- Eight flood warnings were in place across southern Queensland after days of heavy rain.
- The Mary River downstream of Gympie was forecast to reach major flood levels at Tiaro on Sunday evening and into Monday.
- Some areas around the Sunshine Coast received 200 to 400 mm of rain in the week before Sunday.
- The bureau’s outlook for November to January indicated above-average rainfall was likely across most of Australia, with the far north and much of Tasmania as exceptions.
- The bureau’s long-term climate data shows Australia has warmed by about 1.5°C since 1910.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
