Melbourne and Sydney in the firing line as storms hit multiple states
Australia’s biggest cities could see thunderstorms bringing rain and high winds on Sunday.
Australia’s biggest cities could see thunderstorms bringing rain and high winds on Sunday.
Forecasters predict the worst of the weather is yet to come, with warnings also in place for epidemic thunderstorm asthma in Victoria.
Police have warned that drivers who enter floodwaters, rescued or not, face fines of up to $800.
More than 400mm of rain has fallen across parts of south-east Queensland, breaking records. Now, forecasters warn NSW is next in the firing line.
One rescue saw a journalist get involved, with south-east Queensland set to be battered by two months worth of rain in a matter of days.
Residents across Queensland are being warned of a major downpour starting later this week.
Both Sydney and Melbourne have had record downpours.
Three people had to be rescued from floodwaters in Sydney after the city was smashed by rain last night.
The scorching spring weather didn’t last long, with rain, hail and high winds set to hit large parts of Australia.
Sydney is set for a sweltering end to the school holidays.