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Severe thunderstorms and heatwaves are forecast across eastern Australia today, with a super storm warning for Qld today and a severe thunderstorm warning NSW today. The live ranking above shows current threat levels by state based on Bureau data.
What is the severe weather outlook today?
A trough sweeping inland NSW and southern Qld is triggering severe thunderstorms. Damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain are likely. A super storm warning for Qld today map issued by the Bureau shows the highest risk from Darling Downs into the Northern Rivers. For Victoria, a severe weather warning Victoria tomorrow has been issued for the northeast, with possible flash flooding.
Which areas have current weather warnings?
Qld weather warnings today cover the southeast coast and inland, including a super storm warning for Qld today. NSW has a severe thunderstorm warning NSW today map for central and northern districts. South Australia has a severe weather warning south Australia today map for the Flinders and pastoral districts. Victoria’s warning updates are live on the Extreme Weather Victoria page.
What should you do to stay safe?
Move vehicles under cover, secure loose items, and stay indoors during storms. Monitor live radar at Weather Radar. If you are in a warned area, avoid driving through floodwaters and keep devices charged. The weekend outlook – see Australia Weekend Weather Thunderstorms Heatwaves – shows the trough lingering into Sunday.
Will the severe weather reach Sydney or Melbourne?
Severe thunderstorms may clip northern Sydney suburbs later today. Melbourne is less likely to see severe storms, though a severe weather warning Victoria tomorrow mentions the northeast ranges.
How long will the heatwave last?
Heatwave conditions over inland SA and NSW peak today and ease Thursday as the trough moves east. Overnight temperatures remain in the mid-20s Celsius.
Where can I see the super storm warning for Qld today map?
The Bureau of Meteorology publishes the map with polygons of severe storm tracks. It is updated in real time – refer to the Weather Warning page for direct links.