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Thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding predicted for much of Australia

The Guardian World Friday 23 October 2026, 23:26 UTC By Adeshola Ore with Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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Parts of Queensland, Victoria and South Australia can expect severe storms on Saturday, moving into NSW and Tasmania by SundayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSevere thunderstorms and heavy rain will sweep across most Australian states this weekend, adding to the deluge in an already drenched Queensland. Flash flooding in south-east Queensland this week prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of multiple schools. On Saturday morning, the Bureau of...

Parts of Queensland, Victoria and South Australia can expect severe storms on Saturday, moving into NSW and Tasmania by Sunday

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will sweep across most Australian states this weekend, adding to the deluge in an already drenched Queensland.

Flash flooding in south-east Queensland this week prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of multiple schools. On Saturday morning, the Bureau of Meteorology had nine flood warnings in place for south Queensland.

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