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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Report Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

As of 10:00 AEDT, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued 12 active weather warnings across Australia, including a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Queensland and a damaging winds warning for Victoria. These warnings cover potential flash flooding, large hail, and wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h.

What are the current weather warnings for Queensland and Victoria?

Queensland faces a severe thunderstorm warning for the southeast coast, including Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with damaging winds up to 100 km/h and heavy rainfall expected this afternoon. Victoria has a severe weather warning for damaging winds across the central and eastern districts, including Melbourne, with gusts reaching 90–110 km/h from late tonight into tomorrow. These are the primary active warnings for today, with no coastal hazard or fire weather warnings currently in effect.

How long will these warnings last and what areas are affected?

The Queensland thunderstorm warning is valid until 6:00 PM AEDT today, with storms likely to ease after sunset. The Victorian wind warning extends through tomorrow morning, peaking around dawn, and covers the Central, East Gippsland, and South West districts. For NSW, a separate severe weather warning for damaging winds is in place for the Snowy Mountains and parts of the Illawarra, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected tonight.

Active Warnings12 (national total)
QueenslandSevere thunderstorm (southeast)
VictoriaDamaging winds (central/east)
NSWDamaging winds (Snowy Mountains)
What should I do during a severe thunderstorm warning?

Seek shelter indoors, away from windows and metal objects. Avoid driving through floodwaters, as 15 cm of water can float a car. Stay updated via the BOM app or local radio.

Are there any weather warnings for Sydney today?

No active warnings for Sydney as of now, but damaging winds are forecast for the Snowy Mountains and Illawarra. Check the Weather Warning Sydney page for updates.

Will the severe weather in Victoria continue tomorrow?

Yes, the damaging wind warning for Victoria is valid through tomorrow morning, with gusts easing by midday. Monitor the Victoria Weather Warnings Winds page for changes.