Storm Warnings with Tornadoes and Giant Hail Expected
Australia's storm season has shifted into full swing, with the next 72 hours bringing a mix of rain, showers, and thunderstorms to the eastern two-thirds of the country.
Severe Weather Threat Today
Today poses the highest risk for severe weather. Dangerous supercell thunderstorms are likely over the densely populated areas of south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales. These storms may produce one or two tornadoes.
Supercell Thunderstorms Explained
Supercells are powerful storms characterized by a deep rotating updraft. They differ from regular storms by their intensity, behavior, and potential impacts, making them the most dangerous type of thunderstorm.
"A supercell is defined as a storm with a deep rotating updraft, and they stand out from garden variety storms by their intensity, behaviour and impacts."
Storm Locations and Impacts
- Violent storms expected today from Moranbah to Mudgee.
- Most severe storms focused around Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.
Upcoming Rain and Cloudbands
Meanwhile, a cloudband will develop over South Australia this weekend and spread rainfall across south-east Australia early next week. This is expected to deliver up to a month’s worth of rain in some areas, including Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, and Melbourne.
"A cloudband will also form over South Australia this weekend, and spread up to a month's worth of rain across south-east Australia early next week."
Storm season impact is intensifying with severe thunderstorms and widespread rainfall advancing across eastern and southern Australia.