Storms on the horizon as heatwave subsides.

Residents of several Australian states and territories are being advised to prepare for intense storms and the possibility of flash floods as a result of a recent heatwave that affected much of the southern part of the country. According to Sarah Scully, a meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, a large portion of the nation can expect heavy rainfall tonight.

Scully elaborated that there is a potential for severe thunderstorms in various areas, particularly in the inland north-eastern part of New South Wales, southern inland Queensland, eastern South Australia, western New South Wales, and western Victoria. She emphasized that the main concern is the heavy rain, but damaging winds are also a possibility. In addition, major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide may also experience severe storms in the outer suburbs.

There is also a danger of severe flooding in parts of Queensland if there is additional rainfall in areas that have already been hit with heavy rain. Scully stated that thunderstorms are expected in most districts of Queensland today, with a potential for heavy rain in the southern interior. This poses a higher risk of both riverine and flash flooding due to the already swollen river systems in the area.

The forecasted storms for tonight come after a prolonged period of scorching heat, with temperatures reaching close to 40 degrees in many states. Scully provided details, saying that South Australia experienced temperatures in the high 30s to low 40s, with Adelaide reaching 39.8 degrees, the hottest day since early March. In Maree, the temperature soared to 44 degrees. Other states like Victoria and Tasmania also had unusually warm weather, with Hobart recording a maximum temperature of 26 degrees, which is 12 degrees above average.

Yesterday, Queensland was hit the hardest by the storms, with over 50 millimetres of rain in the Daintree region and 41 millimetres in Crofty in the Darling Downs area. As the nation prepares for the forecasted storms, the community also mourns the loss of a beloved teenager who passed away from suspected methanol poisoning. This serves as a reminder to stay safe and take necessary precautions during this intense weather.

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