‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way

Severe thunderstorms are expected to bring hail, destructive winds, flash flooding, and power outages to southern Queensland, western New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and eastern Victoria this Sunday afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for multiple regions, including Sydney and surrounding areas like Wollongong, the Blue Mountains, and Hawkesbury. Additional storms and flooding risks may persist into Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay vigilant. Authorities recommend monitoring updates through breaking news alerts, apps, or daily news briefings.

BoM predicts hail, damaging winds, flash flooding and power outages across southern Queensland, western NSW, the ACT and eastern Victoria on Sunday afternoonGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLarge parts of eastern Australia were put on alert for severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon with more potential storms and flood risk in store for Monday.On Sunday afternoon, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Sydney, greater Wollongong and parts of Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Gosford, Wyong and Wollondilly, Wingecarribee areas. Continue reading...