Queensland’s south-east can expect more showers and strong winds today, but weather forecasters warn it’s only a taste of what’s to come ahead of an intense storm season.
The region can expect more showers in the coming hours after it was saturated by intense storms, strong winds and hail yesterday.
About 100,000 lightning strikes were recorded and at the storm’s peak 5000 homes were left without power.
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Today, more severe storms are expected for central and southern inland parts of Queensland, from the southern parts of the Central Highlands, down to eastern parts of Warrego.
The Sunshine Coast could potentially receive a soaking this afternoon.
The storm risk will fade tomorrow, leaving coastal New South Wales and south-east Queensland with mostly coastal showers.
Meanwhile, the Bureau of Meteorology is warning millions of residents across Queensland and other states to prepare for more severe storms in the coming months.
The bureau is forecasting a hotter and warmer summer, bringing the increased likelihood for natural disasters.
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October to April is the peak time for tropical cyclones, severe thunderstorms, flooding, heatwaves and bushfires.
The bureau’s national community information manager Andrea Peace says residents should be gearing up now.
“Tropical cyclone activity varies from year to year but an average of four tropical cyclones cross Australia’s coast each year,” she said.
“Based on historical patterns alone, a near-average number of tropical cyclones in the Australian region could be expected this season, with a higher proportion likely to be more severe.”
The bureau says the highest risk for severe thunderstorms is usually along the east coast including northern New South Wales and southern Queensland.
But there’s also a significant risk through inland Western Australia and across the tropical north during the wet season.
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