Sydney and Brisbane brace for major thunderstorms and temperature drops

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 03:19 · Archive

Sydney and Brisbane are forecast to face significant thunderstorms on Tuesday as temperatures swing from 33C to 20C.

Millions of Australians are bracing for a stormy start to next week, with thunderstorms forecast to sweep across eastern states before a cold snap sends temperatures plunging. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Sydney and Brisbane could face their most significant storm activity on Tuesday, as a band of rain moves across central Australia into the eastern states.

Sydney is expected to reach 33C on Monday before temperatures drop to a maximum of just 20C later in the week. A bureau spokesman said widespread thunderstorms were likely across New South Wales and Queensland on Monday and Tuesday, with Tuesday identified as 'the main storm day with the highest risk and the biggest impact' for the populated coastal regions.

Earlier in the week, severe weather is possible in parts of South Australia and the Northern Territory on Friday. Senior meteorologist David Crock warned severe thunderstorms could develop around Alice Springs, bringing the risk of damaging winds, and also flagged severe storms as possible around Whyalla and Port Augusta in South Australia. Adelaide was forecast to receive 15 to 20mm of rain on Friday, with some Adelaide Hills areas potentially receiving as much as 30mm.

Another band of rain is expected to develop over central Australia on Sunday night before spreading into the eastern states on Monday. A cold front is forecast to cross Victoria and Tasmania on Tuesday, bringing rain and cooler conditions.

How it is being reported

• Sydney, Brisbane in firing line for thunderstorms as temperatures plungeAustralians are being warned to brace for thunderstorms and dramatic temperature swings as a band of rain moves over the country.The West Australian · 9 Oct, 02:42
• Sydney, Brisbane in firing line for thunderstorms as temperatures plungeAustralians are being warned to brace for thunderstorms and dramatic temperature swings as a band of rain moves over the country.Perth Now · 9 Oct, 02:42

In this story: Sydney · Brisbane · Bureau of Meteorology · Alice Springs · Adelaide · New South Wales · Queensland · Victoria

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