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Severe storm alerts issued for Sydney and Brisbane regions
The Bureau of Meteorology warned residents in Sydney, Brisbane and surrounding areas to prepare for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday evening. The storms could bring flash flooding, damaging winds and large hail, posing risks to people, property and travel.
Warnings were issued for south-east Queensland at about 4.40pm and the Sydney area at about 6.20pm. The Bureau said unstable conditions could produce rapidly developing severe storms across eastern NSW and south-east Queensland; the NSW warning covered several coastal and inland districts, as well as the ACT Forecast District.
In short
- Severe storms were forecast for Sydney, Brisbane and nearby areas.
- Hazards include heavy rain, flash flooding, damaging winds and hail.
- Warnings were issued in Queensland at 4.40pm and near Sydney at 6.20pm.
Explained simply
The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s national weather agency. It monitors conditions and issues warnings to help people prepare for hazardous weather, including thunderstorms that can develop quickly.
Sydney is in New South Wales (NSW), while Brisbane is in Queensland. The warnings also refer to nearby districts, including parts of eastern NSW and south-east Queensland, where severe storms can bring flash flooding, damaging winds and large hail.
These hazards can affect homes, roads and public transport, as well as people outdoors. Flash flooding may occur quickly, making low-lying areas and roads especially risky during heavy rain.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Bureau of Meteorology issues warning for Sydney and Brisbane over intense storms and large hail”.