Pretty Nasty Storms Set to Hit Australia with High Winds and Rain
Severe storms are expected across Australia, bringing heavy rain and winds over 100km/h, impacting multiple regions.
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Sydney: Millions of Australians are bracing for some pretty wild weather. We’re talking about storms that could whip up winds over 100km/h and dump heavy rain.
According to Sky News Weather’s Alison Osbourne, these squall line storms are rolling in from Gippsland in Victoria and heading towards coastal NSW. Sydney might see the worst of it later in the evening.
Alison mentioned that these storms can be quite nasty, with strong winds and heavy rain expected. Areas south of Orange, including Canberra and Wagga Wagga, are also in the line of fire.
On Tuesday, Queensland experienced hailstones the size of tennis and golf balls, especially in Stanthorpe. More hail could be on the way for central and southern Queensland, and even parts of inland NSW might get hit.
In Sydney, storms are likely to roll in late tonight, with some thundery showers sticking around into tomorrow morning. So, if you’re in the area, keep an eye on the sky!
Thunderstorms are already moving through Victoria, and a cold front is expected to drop temperatures in Melbourne. It’s going to be a hot and stormy day in Canberra and Sydney too.
Speaking of temperatures, Sydney is set to hit 31°C today, with a chance of thunderstorms later. Tomorrow, it’ll cool down to about 25°C, but the stormy weather might linger.
Melbourne is looking at a high of 27°C before dropping to 21°C with possible showers. Brisbane will jump from 31°C to 35°C, while Perth is in for a scorching 40°C day.
Adelaide is expected to reach 25°C with a chance of showers, and Hobart will drop from 26°C to 22°C, with storms likely this afternoon and evening.
Canberra is gearing up for a hot 34°C day, with storms expected before cooling down to 23°C tomorrow. Even Darwin might see some thunderstorms, with temps hovering around 33°C.