Get the appSix campers were rescued from floodwater at Leyburn in southern Queensland. A man was found dead in floodwaters at Boompa, and police are investigating the circumstances of his death. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of more thunderstorms across south-east Queensland this afternoon, with some possibly severe. Flooding is easing along the Mary River, though several bridges remain closed. Residents are urged not to drive through floodwater.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Sydney, Wollongong and parts of the Blue Mountains. A large multi-state storm system is bringing hail, damaging winds and flash flooding to New South Wales, southern Queensland, the ACT and eastern Victoria. Wind gusts of up to 100km/h were recorded in central west NSW. Eight flood warnings are in place across southern Queensland after heavy rain, with the Mary River forecast to reach major flood levels. Forecasters say Monday will bring the last major burst of storms.
Severe storms with damaging winds, heavy rain and hail have hit several Australian states, with millions on alert. In South Australia, wind gusts near 100km/h damaged property around Port Augusta, and about 12,000 customers lost power. The Bureau of Meteorology warned of flash flooding and power outages across a large area, with severe thunderstorm warnings in place for Sydney and parts of New South Wales. In southern Queensland, eight flood warnings are active after days of torrential rain, and the Mary River is forecast to reach major flood levels.
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Get the appSeveral flood warnings have been issued across Queensland as heavy rain continues. The Mary River at Tiaro is rising rapidly and could reach major flood level. The Gympie Regional Council said the Kidd Bridge into Gympie was likely to close at 5:30pm. The Bureau of Meteorology says the worst of the severe storms could hit south-east Queensland on Monday, bringing large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Near Clermont, an Emergency Warning for flash flooding has been lifted, though moderate flood warnings remain for the Warrego and Weir rivers.
Severe thunderstorms are moving across eastern Australia, bringing warnings of damaging winds and heavy rain. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, with flash flooding possible. Wind gusts of up to 113km/h were recorded at Cabramurra in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland is forecast to be hardest hit, after 100mm to 200mm of rain fell in parts of the Wide Bay-Burnett region. Flood warnings are current in several parts of Queensland, including a major warning for the Mary River at Tiaro.
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to sweep across most Australian states this weekend, adding to flooding in Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Senior meteorologist David Crock said storms are expected across central and eastern Queensland on Saturday. Earlier this week, flash flooding in south-east Queensland prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of several schools. Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast hinterlands recorded seven-day rainfall totals of 300 to 400 millimetres.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to spread across more than half of Australia this weekend, as two weather systems collide over the east. Severe storms could bring flash flooding, damaging winds and large hail, with supercells possible over parts of New South Wales and Victoria. Rain has already fallen across much of Queensland for 10 consecutive days, and several weather stations have recorded their wettest October on record. Storms are expected to return to the eastern states later in the week, with further heavy rain possible across south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales.
Parts of southeast Queensland were hit by far more rain than the Bureau of Meteorology had forecast. Rainfall in parts of Brisbane reached about 270mm within a few hours before noon on Thursday, after an earlier forecast of 15 to 50mm. Flash flooding closed Morayfield Shopping Centre and nine schools, and left thousands of homes without power. Emergency crews rescued several people from swift water, and the State Emergency Service has responded to almost 420 calls for help since Thursday. Severe thunderstorms are forecast to continue across the state through the weekend.
Brisbane Pride has postponed its Rally, March and Fair Day because of adverse weather conditions this week. The event will now be held on Saturday 7 November. The organisation said the safety and wellbeing of the community, performers, stallholders, volunteers and staff came first. Melt Festival's River Pride Parade will go ahead, as will the Melt Opening Night Party at Brisbane Powerhouse. The launch of the Preserving Pride: Brisbane Pride History Project has also moved to 7 November.
Moreton Bay Council is urging residents to monitor its Disaster Dashboard after overnight rain caused road closures and flooding. Parts of central Moreton Bay received more than 100 millimetres of rain in about three hours, causing flash flooding. The council is responding to flooded roads, reviewing sandbag station needs and keeping libraries open as places of refuge. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts more heavy rain today. Deputy Mayor Jodie Shipway urged people never to drive, walk or ride through floodwater.
Gwandalan has topped AAMI's latest NSW rankings for severe-weather home insurance claims. The new figures point to repeated storm impacts across the Central Coast. The insurer analysed more than 97,000 severe-weather-related claims.
Manly West has become Queensland's top home claims hotspot for the 2025-26 financial year, according to new Suncorp Insurance analysis. The leading location has shifted several times over five years, moving between Bracken Ridge, Maryborough, Gympie and Runaway Bay. Suncorp says Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and a giant hail outbreak drove significant claims in Manly West. Queensland SES urged households to prepare before warnings are issued, including clearing gutters and securing loose outdoor items. Suncorp's Future Ready Resilience Program, with a final report due in November 2027, is studying how storms affect Queensland homes.
Queensland's storm damage hotspots have shifted over the past five years, according to an analysis of more than 126,000 home insurance claims lodged with Suncorp. Bracken Ridge recorded the state's highest number of home extreme weather claims in 2022, during major flooding in southeast Queensland. Maryborough, Gympie, Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast and Manly West have each topped the list in later years. Queensland SES is urging residents to prepare homes and families before the higher-risk season peaks. Suncorp says no community should assume it is immune to severe storms.
Severe weather has hit Greece, with Attica and Athens worst affected. Torrential rain and strong storms caused flooding and travel problems in the capital on Tuesday evening, with several streets turning into rivers. Authorities have placed eight regions, including Attica and Crete, on a Red Code alert due to the risk of flooding and strong winds. Rainfall of 30 to 60 millimetres is forecast for parts of Crete on Wednesday. Residents are urged to take care, as local flooding can occur quickly.
A fast-moving storm cell with wind gusts of 96km/h has cut power to about 9,000 properties in Alice Springs. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded heavy rain and hail, while trees fell onto roads, powerlines and roofs. The Hilton DoubleTree hotel suffered damage, including to its ceiling. Officials warn that another severe storm is possible on Tuesday afternoon and evening, and residents have been urged to stay away from fallen powerlines.
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Get the appResidents of South Gippsland and the Bass Coast have been urged to prepare for a heightened risk of thunderstorm asthma. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued an updated severe weather warning for damaging winds as an intense cold front creates highly unstable conditions. Strong north westerly winds with peak gusts above 100 km/hr are moving through western and central regions and are expected to spread east by tonight. Victorian Chief Health Officer Dr Caroline McElnay warned the condition can be life-threatening.
Severe thunderstorms with large hailstones caused tree damage across Adelaide on Sunday. The State Emergency Service received more than 100 calls for help, with 80 per cent relating to fallen trees. Vale Park resident Niall Dowdell said a tree fell onto his car after heavy rain and thunder, and he suspected a lightning strike. Most call-outs were in Adelaide's north and had largely ended by nightfall. The Bureau of Meteorology said storm activity would continue across South Australia on Monday.
Logan is expected to have above-average daytime and overnight temperatures from October to December, with a higher risk of heatwaves, the Bureau of Meteorology says. Senior climatologist Zhi-Weng Chua warned that severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and heavy rain also remain possible, even though the long-range rainfall forecast shows no clear signal. Logan City Council has endorsed proposed flood-planning changes that could remove 25,000 properties from its flood overlay, though state approval is still required. Mayor Jon Raven urged residents to clear gutters, mow grass and prepare emergency kits before severe weather arrives.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Sydney and Brisbane could face their most significant storm activity on Tuesday. Widespread thunderstorms are likely across New South Wales and Queensland on Monday and Tuesday, before a cold snap sends temperatures sharply lower. Sydney is forecast to reach 33C on Monday but only 20C later in the week. Senior meteorologist David Crock has warned severe storms could develop around Alice Springs, bringing damaging winds. Melbourne could drop to 14C on Wednesday, with the risk of late-season frost in southern areas.