Wild weather unleashes thunderstorms across south-east Australia, triggering flash flooding
Severe thunderstorms have caused heavy rainfall and flash flooding across south-eastern Australia, particularly affecting Queensland and New South Wales. The Bureau of Meteorology noted that this unseasonal weather is more typical of spring or summer rather than late autumn. As the low pressure system continues to develop, further heavy rainfall and potential flooding are expected in the coming days.
- ▪Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding and road closures across Queensland and NSW.
- ▪The Bureau of Meteorology reported 500,000 lightning strikes during the storms.
- ▪Daily rainfall totals of 20-40mm are likely, with isolated falls of up to 100mm possible.
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Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding and road closures across Queensland and NSW. Photograph: Darren England/AAPView image in fullscreenHeavy rainfall triggered flash flooding and road closures across Queensland and NSW. Photograph: Darren England/AAPAustralia weatherWild weather unleashes thunderstorms across south-east Australia, triggering flash floodingWet weather batters parts of Queensland, NSW and Tasmania amid warnings of heavy falls on Friday Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Donna Lu and Australian Associated PressThu 28 May 2026 06.26 EDTFirst published on Wed 27 May 2026 23.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleWild weather more typical of summer than the last days of autumn has caused chaos in south-eastern Australia, unleashing a string of…
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