Key Points
- Weatherzone is predicting stormy weather across large parts of Australia through the middle of November.
- Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra are at risk of severe thunderstorms on Wednesday.
- WA and northern parts of the country are expected to experience severe weather from midweek onwards.
Thunderstorms are predicted for large parts of the country over the coming days, mostly in central and eastern Australia.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), severe weather conditions are being caused by low-pressure troughs across large parts of the continent, drawing in clouds and generating moisture.
Weatherzone forecasts stormy weather will persist throughout this week and likely continue into next week.
Where will it storm?
By the middle of the week, the storm area is expected to expand, becoming widespread across much of central Australia and the east, according to BoM.
Central Australia, south-east Queensland and north-east NSW are at the highest 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.
The storms and showers will continue through the eastern parts of the country on Wednesday, with conditions possibly easing across South Australia and central Australia.
On Thursday, showers and storms are set to continue in north-east NSW and south-east Queensland.
Weatherzone predicts that by Thursday and Friday, severe weather will extend towards the southern parts of Western Australia.
By the weekend and into early next week, the frontal system, combined with deepening low-pressure troughs, will cause further widespread thunderstorms across Australia.
How to prepare for severe weather?
Large hail, damaging winds and flash flooding are expected with the storms. Heavy rainfalls can cause the drainage systems to get overwhelmed.
The BoM predicts that in the interior of the country, the storms could lead to outback highways becoming muddy or impassible, potentially impacting access routes.
Communities are reminded to watch out for fallen trees or branches, as well as prepare for some minor damage to cars or property from the winds, rain or hail associated with severe storms.
The BoM urges those in affected areas to regularly check its website for updates on any newly issued storm warnings.
