Severe storms with 125km/h winds to hit eastern Australia this weekend
A severe weather system will sweep eastern Australia from Saturday through Sunday. It will bring winds over 125km/h and flash flooding.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will hit Melbourne and eastern Victoria on Saturday afternoon. The system will then impact Canberra and inland NSW.
The system will reach the east coast on Sunday, stretching as far as southern Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology warned of destructive winds exceeding 125km/h.
These winds could bring down large trees and damage property. Flash flooding is possible in areas that already got heavy rain in the past two weeks.
The most intense storms are expected mid to late afternoon Saturday for Victoria. The main risk will shift north through NSW and into Brisbane on Sunday.
- Over 125km/h
- Wind speed
- Saturday afternoon
- Peak timing Victoria
- Melbourne to southern Queensland
- Affected region
Why it mattersResidents across eastern Australia need to secure loose outdoor items. They should prepare for power outages and flooding.
AustraliaMillions of people from Melbourne to Brisbane must prepare for dangerous weather that could damage homes, cut power, and cause flooding.
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