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When a severe weather warning is issued for your area, act immediately: check the Bureau of Meteorology’s latest advice, secure loose outdoor items, and prepare to move to shelter if conditions deteriorate rapidly.
What does a severe weather warning cover?
The Bureau of Meteorology issues severe weather warnings for hazardous conditions that threaten life or property — damaging winds, heavy rain, large hail, and dangerous surf. Warnings are current for many areas today, including severe weather warning nsw today, severe weather warning victoria today and tomorrow, and any super storm warning for qld today.
- Damaging winds — gusts exceeding 90 km/h can bring down trees and power lines.
- Heavy rainfall — intense downpours can lead to dangerous flash flooding within hours.
- Large hail — hailstones over 2 cm in diameter can damage vehicles and buildings.
- Dangerous surf — waves and coastal erosion may impact foreshore areas.
How to stay safe during a severe weather warning
Monitor the live ranking above for real-time updates. For city-specific information, check storm warning melbourne today and severe weather warning south australia today. The severe weather warning nsw today map and severe weather warning victoria today map are also updated in the ranking as new radar data arrives.
- Move vehicles under cover and secure loose outdoor items such as trampolines and furniture.
- Stay indoors and away from windows during the peak of the storm.
- Avoid driving through floodwaters — just 15 cm of moving water can knock a person over.
- Have an emergency kit ready with torches, batteries, first aid, and drinking water.
What is the difference between a severe weather warning and a watch?
A severe weather watch means conditions are possible within the next 24 hours. A warning means the hazardous weather is imminent or already occurring and you should take immediate action to protect yourself and your property.
How are severe weather warnings issued and updated?
The Bureau of Meteorology issues warnings through its website, the BOM Weather app, and via radio and television broadcasts. Warnings are updated as new data arrives from radar and weather stations, typically every hour during active events.
Where can I find the latest severe weather warning for my area?
The live ranking above shows current warnings by severity. For detailed local information, visit the Weather Warning page or the BOM website directly. You can also check Coast Brief’s Australia weather hub for state-by-state coverage.