Low pressure troughs sitting over swaths of the country are being charged by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures, weather expert says
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Days of severe storms have been forecast for every mainland state and territory in Australia this week, with possible wind gusts, heavy rain, large hail and flash flooding on the cards.
Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said “millions of lightning strikes” were also expected across the country.
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