The rollercoaster weather in the opening week of spring is continuing across Australia, with a mixed bag of conditions forecast across the country today.
Damaging winds and summer-like temperatures are expected in parts of the east, while the mercury will plummet in the south-western corner of Western Australia, with even the chance of snow.
Two cold fronts moving across the south-east of the country are driving a fresh burst of powerful winds expected to impact Victoria and New South Wales in the coming hours.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has today issued a new severe weather warning for damaging winds in parts of both states.
Gusts from 55km/h to 100km/h are expected for outer northern Melbourne and the central and northern ranges through the morning.
Residents on the NSW South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Snowy Mountains are being warned of similar damaging winds, with peak gusts of 125km/h possible.
Earlier this week both states were hit by destructive gusts, with roofs ripped off houses, trees downed, boats sunk and power cuts impacting thousands of homes and businesses.
In NSW the winds will be accompanied by soaring temperatures and sunny conditions, with the mercury forecast to reach a maximum of 29 degrees in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle and other coastal cities and towns.
The fine weather for millions of people will continue tomorrow and into the weekend.
In contrast to the east coast heat, temperatures will plunge in the south-western corner of Western Australia told as a wintry cold front sweeps through.
The maximum temperatures will struggle to reach 13 degrees in Albany and hail is forecast for some parts. There could also be snow flurries in Isolated parts of the Stirling Ranges, the bureau said.
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