Qld town records chilliest May day as cold snap sweeps nation
Temperatures have plummeted across the country as some towns record the coldest day in May on record.
Temperatures have plummeted across the country as some towns record the coldest day in May on record.
Queenslanders should expect to wake up to cold temperatures for some time, as forecasters predict the conditions will last well into next week.
Parts of South East Queensland have been warned to expect frost every day this week, as “shockingly cold” temperatures and “incredible” wind chill are set to hit towards the end of the week.
An extreme Antarctic weather system is set to impact Queensland with a significant influencer of climate just recording one of its strongest levels on record.
Southeast Queensland’s recent heatwave is set to be stopped in its tracks by severe thunderstorms that could bring large hail and heavy rainfall to the region, but not before one more day of sweltering conditions.
Queensland temperatures have soared, and will continue to rise as a five-day heatwave sets in, with the mercury tipped to go as high as 42C in some parts and high humidity in the southeast adding to the discomfort.
Queenslanders have been told to brace for a sweltering heatwave that will follow in the wake of severe afternoon storms in southeast Queensland today, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 42C in some parts of the state.
Huge parts of Queensland are set to be smashed by thunderstorms, bringing in strong winds and hail this afternoon, ahead of a heatwave in coming days.
Thousands of Queenslanders have lodged claims after their homes and cars were battered by the election day supercell hail storm with one insurer estimating the total bill will exceed $1bn.
Less than a week after a supercell wreaked havoc across the state’s southeast, another powerful storm ripped through Brisbane on Thursday afternoon, downing trees and leaving 7000 homes without power.
Much of Queensland is set to be hit by unprecedented heat, high fire danger and potentially destructive thunderstorms in an extreme weather event set to smash into the state from today.
A low act has taken advantage of Ipswich victims of the weekend superstorms, particularly targeting the vulnerable such as the elderly and disabled.
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