Millions of Aussies have been warned to brace for severe thunderstorms, bringing gale force winds, large hailstones and heavy downpours in the coming days.
The wild weather is forecast much of Australia’s east coast on Wednesday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Storms are likely to become severe in north-east NSW and south-east Queensland from the afternoon into the evening.
In NSW, the storms are expected to bring strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding over several hours.
The areas likely to bear the brunt of the deluge include parts of the south coast, the southern tablelands and Snowy Mountains.
South-east Queensland can also expect heavy rain, wind and hail.
Regions in the firing line include Roma, St George, Stanthorpe, Bollon, Mitchell, Dirranbandi, Goondiwindi, Inglewood and Mungindi.
Seven News Queensland weather presenter Tony Auden warned that the wind in the upper atmosphere would add to the storm risk.
Sydney and Brisbane residents will need their umbrella and rain ponchos over the coming days
Storms are likely to become severe in north-east NSW and south-east Queensland late on Wednesday. The areas in green and yellow are in the firing line
He added the storms could potentially bring winds of more than 125km/h and massive hailstones greater than 5cm in diameter.
The cities with a chance of seeing storms on Wednesday are Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra, said Ben Domensino from Weatherwatch.
Brisbane and the nearby Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast areas are most likely to be hit with the severe weather.
There is a high chance of supercells across eastern Australia, Mr Domensino warned.
These anomalies can cause giant hail, destructive winds, intense rain, and even tornados and waterspouts.
The wild weather is part of a prolonged thunderstorm outbreak that’s expected to cause thousands of lightning strikes across Australia this week.
Here’s what the weather will look like in your capital city over the coming days.
Sydney
Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, during this afternoon and evening, most likely in the west. Winds up to 20 km/h. Max 25.
Thursday: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the outer west. Winds up to 30 km/h. Max 23.
Friday: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds up to 20 km/h. Max 23.
Brisbane and the nearby Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast areas are most likely to be hit with the severe weather.
Melbourne
Wednesday: Cloudy. High chance of showers about the northern suburbs, medium chance elsewhere. Winds up to 30 km/h. Max 20.
Thursday: Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the early morning. Winds up to 25 km/h. Max 18.
Friday: Partly cloudy. Winds up to 20 km/h. Max 21.
Brisbane
Wednesday: Very high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. A thunderstorm likely from the late morning, possibly severe. Winds up to 20 km/h. Max 30.
Thursday: High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds up to 20 km/h. Max 32.
Friday: Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds up to 25 km/h. Max 28.
Canberra
Wednesday: High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds up to 20 km/h. Max 25.
Northeast NSW is the part of the state most at risk.
Thursday: High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds up to 20 km/h. Max 23.
Friday: Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds up to 25 km/h. Max 24.
Hobart
Wednesday: Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. Winds up to 25 km/h. Max 21.
Thursday: Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds up to 25 km/h. Max 19.
Friday: Cloudy. Winds up to 25 km/h. Max 17.
Perth
Wednesday: Sunny. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Max 31.
Thursday: Sunny. Light winds becoming southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then tending southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Max 29.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h during the day then turning southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the evening. Max 26.
Adelaide
Wednesday: Slight chance of a shower during the morning. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Max 23.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then turning southeasterly in the evening. Max 23.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly during the day then tending east to southeasterly during the evening. Max 29.
severe thunderstorms, bringing gale force winds, large hailstones and heavy downpours in the coming days.
Darwin
Wednesday: Slight chance of a shower, most likely at night. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Max 35.
Thursday: Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Max 35.
Friday: Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Max 35.
