WILD WEATHER WARNING: QLD and NSW on high alert as severe thunderstorms loom with damaging winds and massive hailstones
- Thunderstorms could reach the Gold Coast this afternoon and the Sunshine Coast this evening, bringing potentially damaging winds and large hail
- Temperatures are expected to soar to 29 degrees on the Sunshine Coast, with moderate humidity levels fuelling the perfect storm for severe weather
- Residents are warned to stay vigilant and keep a close eye on weather updates as the situation develops
A powerful storm system is brewing across Queensland and New South Wales, with severe thunderstorms predicted to hit the region today. The wild weather warning has been issued ahead of a potentially catastrophic storm front that could bring damaging winds and massive hailstones.
The Sunshine Coast is expected to bear the brunt of the storm, with temperatures set to soar to 29 degrees and moderate humidity levels creating the perfect conditions for severe weather. The storm is expected to hit the region this evening, with residents warned to stay indoors and keep a close eye on weather updates.
Further inland, the Darling Downs region is also bracing for impact, with thunderstorms expected to develop in the early to mid-afternoon. The storm system is being fuelled by a trough that is moving through the state’s southeast, bringing with it a highly unstable airmass that could enhance the severity of the storms.
Residents are being warned to remain vigilant and alert for any updated warnings throughout the afternoon and evening. “It’s crucial that people stay informed and take necessary precautions to stay safe,” a spokesperson for the weather bureau said. “We’re expecting a highly volatile situation, and we want to make sure everyone is prepared.”
The storm system is expected to move offshore by Sunday, but not before bringing potentially catastrophic weather to the region. Residents are advised to stay tuned to local weather reports for the latest updates and to take necessary precautions to stay safe.
In a stark warning, weather experts have cautioned that the storm system has the potential to bring damaging winds and large hailstones, which could cause significant damage to property and infrastructure. “We’re taking this situation very seriously, and we’re urging everyone to do the same,” the spokesperson said.
The severe weather warning comes as the region is still reeling from a week of wild weather, which has brought widespread damage and disruption to the area. Residents are being advised to stay safe and stay informed as the situation develops.