Supercells and squall lines threaten Australia's east this weekend
Two severe weather systems will collide over eastern Australia this weekend. They will produce dangerous rotating storms and heavy rain.
Severe thunderstorms will spread across more than half of Australia this weekend. A cold front from Western Australia meets tropical moisture over the east, causing severe weather.
Sunday will be the most dangerous day. Supercells could form across central and inland NSW and north-east Victoria.
Supercells and squall lines could bring flash flooding, damaging winds and giant hail. A jet stream approaching the region will make conditions worse.
Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra all face serious thunderstorm risk over the weekend. Storms will spread inland across Queensland and north-east NSW on Monday.
Supercells could form again. Queensland has already had 10 consecutive days of rain this week.
Some weather stations recorded their wettest October ever. Coffs Harbour reached 339mm by Friday.
That is the city's wettest October in 16 years. The timing is important: rain arrives as Australia enters peak bushfire season.
- 339mm by Friday
- Coffs Harbour rainfall
- 16 years for October
- Wettest period on record
- Sunday
- Peak danger day
- 10 days in Queensland
- Consecutive wet days
Why it mattersFlooding could spread across millions of homes. Power cuts are possible. Damage could occur. The timing matters: rain arrives during peak bushfire season, creating two serious problems.
AustraliaEastern Australia from Queensland through Victoria faces severe weather risk; flooding in already-saturated areas and danger to communities ahead of summer fire season.
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