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Severe thunderstorms are expected in most parts of Australia this week.

Umito November 12, 2024

Key Points

Weatherzone is forecasting stormy weather across much of Australia until mid-November.
Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra are at risk of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday.
Washington state and northern areas of the country are expected to experience severe weather beginning mid-week.

Thunderstorms are forecast across much of the country over the coming days, mainly in central and eastern Australia.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), extreme weather is caused by troughs of low pressure over large parts of the continent, leading to clouds and generating humidity.

Weatherzone forecasts that stormy weather will persist throughout this week and likely continue into next week.

Where will he attack?

By mid-week, the storm zone is expected to expand and extend across much of central and eastern Australia, according to the BoM.

Central Australia, southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales are most at risk of heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.

According to Weatherzone, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra are at risk of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday.

Storms and showers will continue in eastern Australia on Wednesday, with conditions possibly improving in southern Australia and central Australia.

Showers and storms are expected to continue across northeastern New South Wales and southeast Queensland on Thursday.

Weatherzone predicts that by Thursday and Friday, severe weather will extend towards southern Western Australia.

By the weekend and early next week, the frontal system, combined with deepening low pressure troughs, will cause further widespread thunderstorms across Australia.

How to prepare for bad weather?

Large hail, damaging winds and flash flooding are expected with the storms. Heavy rains can overwhelm drainage systems.

The BoM predicts that inland, storms could make hinterland highways muddy or impassable, which could impact access routes.

Communities are reminded to watch out for fallen trees or branches and prepare for some minor damage to cars or property caused by winds, rain or hail associated with severe storms.

The BoM is urging residents in affected areas to regularly check its website for updates on newly issued storm warnings.