Intense storms and heavy rain of 200mm expected to hit Queensland.

Attention all Queenslanders! Get ready for a serious drenching of up to 200mm and potential flash flooding as our state braces for another wild weather event. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, central Queensland is set to bear the brunt of this onslaught over the next 24 hours, as persistent storms and showers make their way across the region. Meteorologist Helen Reid has warned that most of Queensland is in for a very wet day, with some areas already experiencing intense supercell storms.

But it's not just central Queensland that needs to be on high alert. The coastal trough off the central coast is expected to deepen, causing increased shower and thunderstorm activity along the east coast. This means that areas like the central coast and Capricornia are likely to be hit the hardest with heavy rainfall throughout Thursday. And with all this rain comes the potential for dangerous flash flooding, so please stay safe and be vigilant if you live in these regions.

Some isolated areas, such as Mackay, could see up to 200mm of rainfall today, so keep an eye on the skies and be prepared for any sudden downpours. In addition, there is a possibility of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain in the northern Goldfields, upper Flinders, and northern parts of the central west. It's important to stay informed and take necessary precautions if you live in these areas.

Meanwhile, in other parts of the country, the weather couldn't be more different. Strong winds are bringing a burst of hot temperatures to parts of south-east Australia, with some areas forecast to experience temperatures 5-15 degrees higher than the November average. This means many areas could reach the mid-30s, according to Reid.

In fact, a heatwave warning has been issued for the east Gippsland area of Melbourne, and several districts in Victoria are expected to have above-average day and nighttime temperatures. As for New South Wales, severe heatwave warnings are likely to be issued for the Snowy Mountains and south coast, extending to Illawarra on Friday.

Reid has also predicted that this spell of hot weather will impact large parts of South Australia, central and southern New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania over the next few days. However, conditions are expected to ease in South Australia and Tasmania by the weekend, while it may take until early next week for Victoria and southern and central NSW to cool down.

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