Bureau of Meteorology Issues Warnings for Bitter Cold Blast Across Southern and Eastern Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for a powerful Antarctic cold front expected to sweep across southern and eastern Australia this weekend, starting Saturday, August 8, 2026. The forecast includes damaging winds, heavy rain, hail, and snow, with some of the coldest temperatures of the season. Marine wind warnings are in effect for New South Wales and Victoria, and frost warnings for parts of Victoria and South Australia.