Catastrophic thunderstorms posing a ‘risk to life’ lash Australia’s east coast

Queenslanders are bracing themselves as wild weather lashes the east coast, posing a ‘risk to life’ with heavy rain and flash flooding expected. 

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Queensland on Saturday night as thousands of homes are already without power.

Residents have been urged to be vigilant as damaging winds and large hailstones are expected to batter the region overnight. 

BOM meteorologist Sam Campbell warned of the dangers of the ‘life threatening’ storm.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Queensland at 5pm on Saturday

Residents have been urged to be vigilant as damaging winds and large hailstones are expected to batter the region overnight

Residents have been urged to be vigilant as damaging winds and large hailstones are expected to batter the region overnight

OBM issued a 'very dangerous' thunderstorm warning for Caboolture as 60 millimetres fell in nearby Delaney¿s Creek

OBM issued a ‘very dangerous’ thunderstorm warning for Caboolture as 60 millimetres fell in nearby Delaney’s Creek

‘Right now we have very dangerous, in fact life threatening storms around parts of Brisbane 

‘There is significant flash flooding risk and risk to life with that storm at the moment, so people in that affected area need to take significant caution right now.’

About 22,000 homes were without power as the severe storm already pummeled the area on Saturday.  

About 76mm of rain fell near Augathellain just an hour, triggering fears of flash flooding.

BOM issued a ‘very dangerous’ thunderstorm warning for Caboolture as 60 millimetres fell in nearby Delaney’s Creek. 

The areas likely to take the brunt of the storms were: Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa, Warrego,  Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts, according to BOM. 

BOM has issued a severe weather warning for parts of Queensland overnight. More warnings are expected throughout the night

BOM has issued a severe weather warning for parts of Queensland overnight. More warnings are expected throughout the night  

Motorists have been warned to be careful on the roads with dangerous conditions likely in some areas

Motorists have been warned to be careful on the roads with dangerous conditions likely in some areas

A large storm has been lingering just to the west of Clermont, and further damaging wind gusts and large hail has been predicted. 

Motorists have been warned to be careful on the roads with dangerous conditions likely in some areas. 

Trains have been delayed in both directions north of Bowen Hills in Brisbane as a result of the storms.

Brisbane Airport has also warned jetsetters to expect delays. 

The terrifying footage captured the moment a plane flew into Brisbane as heavy rain and wind pounded the city.  

A large storm has been lingering just to the west of Clermont, and further damaging wind gusts and large hail has been predicted

A large storm has been lingering just to the west of Clermont, and further damaging wind gusts and large hail has been predicted

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in parts of Queensland on Saturday. BOM issued a severe weather warning and says more warnings are expected throughout the night

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in parts of Queensland on Saturday. BOM issued a severe weather warning and says more warnings are expected throughout the night

Dark clouds covered parts of Queensland on Saturday before heavy rain and hail storms lashed the state

Dark clouds covered parts of Queensland on Saturday before heavy rain and hail storms lashed the state

The hectic weather is expected to continue in Brisbane throughout the week with thunderstorms expected to clear by Thursday. 

However, Brisbane is not alone, stormy weather has been hitting most of the country and is set to continue throughout the coming week.

Sydney has been drenched with sporadic showers hitting the city over the weekend. 

Thunderstorms and southeasterly winds have been predicted for the city on Sunday and could hang around until late next week. 

Darwin could also see a thunderstorms hit the city as gusty winds have been predicted over the weekend with westerly winds of 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. 

Thunderstorms are also set to continue throughout the week for Darwin.

Queenslanders are bracing themselves as wild weather lashes the east coast, posing a 'risk to life' with heavy rain and flash flooding expected

Queenslanders are bracing themselves as wild weather lashes the east coast, posing a ‘risk to life’ with heavy rain and flash flooding expected

A large storm has been lingering just to the west of Clermont, and further damaging wind gusts and large hail has been predicted. Residents have been warned to be carfeul as the storm has been deemed 'life threatening'

A large storm has been lingering just to the west of Clermont, and further damaging wind gusts and large hail has been predicted. Residents have been warned to be carfeul as the storm has been deemed ‘life threatening’

Canberra is expected to be battered by rain that is set to become heavier throughout the week before clearing by Thursday. 

Whereas those in Melbourne and Adelaide can enjoy the last of the Summer sun as temperatures are expected to remain high at about 27C in Melbourne and 31C in Adelaide throughout the week. 

And while Perth has been enjoying highs of 33C, storms are expected to hit on Tuesday with light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening.

Hobart can expect mostly sunny days for the week ahead with some cloud and fog expected. 

THREE-DAY WEATHER FORECAST: 

SYDNEY 

Saturday: Min 20, Max 25, showers

Sunday: Min 20, Max 26, showers easing

Monday: Min 19, Max 26, showers

MELBOURNE

Saturday: Min 12, Max 28, mostly sunny

Sunday: Min 16, Max 27, mostly sunny

Monday: Min 16, Max 27, mostly sunny

BRISBANE 

Saturday: Min 23, Max 27, showers, possible storm 

Sunday: Min 21, Max 29, showers, possible storm

Monday: Min 21, Max 31, Thunderstorms

CANBERRA 

Saturday: Min 11, Max 24, partly cloudy

Sunday: Min 12, Max 26, partly cloudy

Monday: Min 13, Max 23, Rain

PERTH

Saturday: Min 18, Max 30, sunny

Sunday: Min 19, Max 33, mostly sunny

Monday: Min 22, Max 34, Partly cloudy

ADELAIDE 

Saturday: Min 15, Max 32, sunny

Sunday: Min 17, Max 33, sunny

Monday: Min 17, Max 31, Sunny

HOBART 

Saturday: Min 11, Max 24, mostly sunny

Sunday: Min 12, Max 24, mostly sunny

Min: 14, Max, 21, possible showers 

DARWIN 

Saturday: Min 25, Max 33, shower or two, possible storm

Sunday: Min 25, Max 33, shower or two, possible storm

Monday: Min: 26, Max 34 possible storm

Source: Bureau of Meteorology 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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