Spring Storms Hit SE Australia with Fierce Winds and Hail
Hey everyone, just a heads-up about the intense weather sweeping across southeastern Australia right now. Over the next couple of days, we’re looking at some really severe conditions, so it’s important to stay aware and take precautions if you’re in the affected areas.
A strong spring cold front has moved in from the Great Australian Bight, bringing with it damaging winds, thunderstorms, and even snow in some regions. This isn’t just a typical rainy spell—authorities have issued severe weather warnings for parts of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, while coastal areas of South Australia are under gale warnings. Already, the winds are proving their strength. Melbourne Airport has recorded gusts of around 80 km/h this morning, and on the other side of the region, Hobart’s kunanyi/Mt Wellington saw overnight gusts reach 100 km/h.
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The cold front is being driven by a powerful low-pressure system sitting south of the Great Australian Bight, just west of Tasmania. Ahead of this front, showers and thunderstorms have already begun forming along a broad trough stretching from southern Victoria through to the southern Northern Territory. These thunderstorms are expected to intensify this afternoon, especially as the colder polar air collides with the warmer air in the east. This clash is creating perfect conditions for severe storms, and it could get particularly wild from northern Victoria up to southern Queensland.
Residents in Melbourne might notice the weather impacting the evening, with showers expected to develop just before the AFL Preliminary Final match kicks off in Geelong. By Saturday morning, it’s going to feel like winter has returned, with snow falling to around 1100 meters in the mainland high country and as low as 600 meters in Tasmania. Severe conditions are expected to continue across Tasmania throughout the weekend, with more cold fronts bringing icy winds and further chances of snow. On Monday, an especially cold air surge will reach the southern mainland, dropping snow levels to about 800 meters.
Besides strong winds and snow, there’s also a risk of hail. Large hailstones, some 2–4 centimeters in size, may strike parts of northern New South Wales and southeast inland Queensland. Authorities are urging people to avoid travel where possible, secure loose items around their homes, and keep vehicles away from trees. Staying indoors and away from windows is strongly recommended.
Even after the main front moves offshore toward the Tasman Sea tomorrow, storms and flash flooding remain a risk, especially for northeast New South Wales and southeast Queensland. Meteorologists are warning that strong winds, heavy rain, and hail could still disrupt transport, utilities, and everyday life in cities across the southeast.
So, in short, brace yourselves for a wild couple of days—damaging winds, thunderstorms, hail, and snow could make this spring weekend feel more like winter. Stay safe, keep updated with local warnings, and don’t underestimate the power of these storms.
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