Millions of Australians are bracing themselves for severe thunderstorms that could bring chaos to northern and eastern parts of the country, including Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra. A severe thunderstorm risk has been issued for Saturday afternoon and evening, with warnings in place for several states.
According to Angus Hines, a senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, the storm system is "extensive" and stretches from the tropical north to central and eastern Australia. The high levels of moisture dragged down from the tropics are interacting with pressure differences in the air, creating upwards motion that's priming the atmosphere for storms.
Residents can expect strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the risk of trees and powerlines being brought down. The risk is considered extreme in parts of New South Wales, particularly in the western slopes and plains where hot and windy conditions could lead to bushfires.
In fact, total fire bans are currently in place in several areas, including the northern Riverina and lower central west plains. While the fire risk is expected to ease on Sunday and Monday, it's likely to remain high across much of the state.
Meanwhile, stormy conditions are set to clear across southern parts of Australia by Sunday, but far northern NSW and south-east Queensland will still be at risk for more storms on Sunday. The Bureau of Meteorology is also monitoring a low-pressure system in the Timor Sea that could potentially develop into a tropical cyclone by Thursday and Friday next week.
The storms are expected to bring widespread disruption, with millions of Australians potentially affected. Residents are advised to keep an eye out for thunderstorm warnings and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
According to Angus Hines, a senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, the storm system is "extensive" and stretches from the tropical north to central and eastern Australia. The high levels of moisture dragged down from the tropics are interacting with pressure differences in the air, creating upwards motion that's priming the atmosphere for storms.
Residents can expect strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the risk of trees and powerlines being brought down. The risk is considered extreme in parts of New South Wales, particularly in the western slopes and plains where hot and windy conditions could lead to bushfires.
In fact, total fire bans are currently in place in several areas, including the northern Riverina and lower central west plains. While the fire risk is expected to ease on Sunday and Monday, it's likely to remain high across much of the state.
Meanwhile, stormy conditions are set to clear across southern parts of Australia by Sunday, but far northern NSW and south-east Queensland will still be at risk for more storms on Sunday. The Bureau of Meteorology is also monitoring a low-pressure system in the Timor Sea that could potentially develop into a tropical cyclone by Thursday and Friday next week.
The storms are expected to bring widespread disruption, with millions of Australians potentially affected. Residents are advised to keep an eye out for thunderstorm warnings and take necessary precautions to stay safe.
Omigod, I'm getting major stormy vibes from this news! 
Like, I hope everyone in Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra is prepared for the chaos that's about to hit. Strong winds and heavy rainfall are not exactly what we need right now 
. And don't even get me started on the bushfire risk 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everyone stays safe and dry this weekend 
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. It's like, we know it's Australia, but still 
. And what's up with the tropical cyclone in the Timor Sea? Can't it just stay away from us for once? 
. Fingers crossed that we can ride out this stormy weather without any major issues 
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my friend lives in the bush and she's freaking out about all the fires already... i feel so bad for her. anyway, have you ever tried making your own storm shelter? like, a mini bunker or something? it's actually pretty easy to build with just some old pallets and some sandbags 
fingers crossed the storms pass quickly and everyone can get back to normal soon 
I mean, I know the weather can change quickly here, but 1 million Australians bracing for storms? That's just wild. And what's with all these fire bans? It feels like every year is a bit of a disaster. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry, though... I hope everyone stays dry and doesn't lose power this time. Did they say anything about the bushfires in Victoria? I know they had some big fires last year...
anyway, hope everyone stays safe & sound on sat n saturday 
. Can't believe the Bureau is warning us about severe thunderstorms in Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra this weekend 
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Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the risk of power outages - it's a recipe for disaster. And to make matters worse, the fire risk in areas like NSW is still high, with total fire bans in place 
. I do hope everyone takes necessary precautions to stay safe... 
So these severe thunderstorms are gonna hit Aus hard this Sat arvo/eve... like, millions of ppl bracing themselves. It's not just Sydney, Brisbane & Canberra that'll be affected tho - it's all over northern & eastern Aus. Strong winds, heavy rain, and powerlines crashing down... not fun.
. Hot & windy conditions are a recipe for disaster. And with total fire bans already in place, it's like the perfect storm (literally). Fingers crossed everyone stays safe! 
maybe grab some ice packs and bottled water just in case 
And who knows, maybe it's just what Sydney needs to wash away some of that pollution 
. Plus, I've got friends who are super prepared for these storms and they're like, totally ready to ride this one out! 
. Hope everyone's ready for a wild ride 
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while we up north have to deal with actual weather drama. i mean, can't they just use some of that fancy weather forecasting tech to predict what's gonna happen in a few days? it's not like it's rocket science or anything 
gotta keep an eye out for those storms, stay safe aus!