Australian Bureau of Meteorology issues warnings for severe thunderstorms, minor flooding, and heatwaves across multiple states.

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Published: 2026-10-26
Category: weather
Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM)

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for damaging winds and heavy rainfall across the Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, and parts of other forecast districts in New South Wales. Minor Flood Warnings are in effect for the Barcoo River in South Australia and an Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Bunyip River in Victoria. Additionally, low to severe intensity heatwave conditions are forecast for parts of northern Queensland, the eastern Top End in the Northern Territory, and isolated parts of the Kimberley in Western Australia.

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