Severe thunderstorms caused by strong cold front and low pressure system to hit most of the country, with South Australia the ‘focal point’, BoM says
Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet ourbreaking news email,free app ordaily news podcast
Five states and territories are at risk of severe thunderstorms bringing hail, damaging winds and possible flash flooding as a strong cold front and low pressure system moves south.
Senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, Miriam Bradbury, said storms throughout multiple states had intensified through the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, with particularly severe weather in western Victoria.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email
About Author
More Stories
Project to build German EV microchip factory put on hold
Putin calls for alternative international payment system at Brics summit
Sydney restaurateur Alan Yazbek pleads guilty after displaying Nazi symbol at pro-Palestine rally