Australia Braces for Severe Weather Season with Forecasted Storms, Flooding, and Marine Warnings

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Published: 2026-10-10T04:00:00Z
Category: weather
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (via Facebook) / Bureau of Meteorology

Australia is entering its severe weather season (October to April), with the Bureau of Meteorology emphasizing preparedness. A significant severe storm outbreak is forecasted for the coming Tuesday in regions from Coffs Harbour to Gympie, bringing heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are also a risk across Southern Western Australia. Heavy rainfall is expected across the central and southern inland, as well as southeast Queensland over the weekend. Marine Wind Warnings and Gale Warnings are currently active in various Australian coastal areas.

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