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.
Police have warned that drivers who enter floodwaters, rescued or not, face fines of up to $800.
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.
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are set to hit parts of two states this weekend.
Experts have warned that a powerful cold spell bringing damaging conditions and freezing temperatures is set to hit at least four states by the end of the week.
Damp conditions are expected to resume next week, particularly across the south-east.
Storms and minor flash flooding are expected to continue into the evening across Victoria.
Emergency services were forced to rescue multiple people this morning after flash flooding cut off residents in Alice Springs following a heavy downpour overnight.
The SES has dealt with 2500 calls for help and 25 flood rescues from cars.