East coast set to brace for summer thunderstorms

The country’s east coast is bracing for thunderstorms over the weekend, as temperatures continue to swelter in other parts.

As Summer sizzles on, parts of the country will soon be shivering in thunderstorms and rain.

NSW/ACT

A severe weather warning is currently in place for residents of the Central Tablelands and northeast NSW, as the possibility of damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall is predicted.

⚠️⛈️Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for the Central Tablelands and northeast NSW. Damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall are possible. #Tamworth, #Walcha. Latest warnings: https://t.co/Ss766eSCrLpic.twitter.com/49qMJZJzCv

— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) January 27, 2023

Over the weekend, the south and far west can expect fine and mostly sunny conditions, but cooler evenings.

Sunday will see cooler south to south-westerly winds developing in the state’s west and south, with a high of 30 degrees in Sydney.

After the weekend, the chance of rainfall in Sydney will steadily increase, with and 80 per cent chance of up to 35mm predicted on Monday.

Scattered showers will continue through to Tuesday, with possible thunderstorms in the eastern areas and northern ranges.

A week of persistent rain will ease slightly towards the middle of the week, with the chance of rain dropping to 40 per cent for up to 1mm.

There will be light winds throughout the week, blowing 15-20km during the day, however average temperatures will reach a maximum of 27 degrees each day.

Sydney’s new sunshine will see rainfall begin going into the new week. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Seb Haggett

Victoria

Following the states thunderstorm warning earlier in the week, Victoria will see a mostly sunny Saturday morning, with cloud increasing in the afternoon.

Showers will develop over the southwest in the evening, but Melbourne residents can expect a high of 35 degrees.

On Sunday, the rain will start, with a 50 per cent chance of up to 2mm forecast for the CBD.

Light winds in the east of the state will move southerly over central and western parts, bringing fresh conditions to the coast.

On Monday, the state will see scattered showers around the eastern ranges and possible thunderstorms in the far northeast.

Sunny conditions will develop in the south after a morning of partial cloud.

In Melbourne, temperatures will drop from 24 degrees on Sunday down to 22 in the middle of the week.

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for #Victoria has been contracted to eastern Victoria, with heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding a risk.
For more see: https://t.co/HLs2UYFQyQpic.twitter.com/X4CKFwu68k

— Bureau of Meteorology, Victoria (@BOM_Vic) January 24, 2023

Hot temperatures in Melbourne will soon drop back down to around 22 degrees mid week. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling

South Australia

A warm start to the weekend will see Adelaide residents swelter through another hot 30 degree day, but an 80 per cent chance of up to 15mm of rain could spoil the summer fun.

The Riverland and Murrayland will have a dry day, but the west of the state is likely to see heavy falls.

On Sunday, showers and rain will extend over the rest of the state, and through to the north during the afternoon.

The CBD will see a maximum of 26 degrees and a relatively cloudy, wet day.

The start of the new week dries up the rain, with a clear 27 degrees in Adelaide, with moderate winds along the coast.

On Tuesday, mostly sunny conditions return to the state’s capital, with another top of 27 degrees.

Queensland

The BOM has issued the potential for a severe weather warning to be issued, as satellites show storms over the southern interior and the far north.

The risk of isolated thunderstorms over the southeastern inland will increase on Sunday, as partly cloudy conditions spread across the rest of the state.

Brisbane will stick to the maximum temperature of 31 degrees until Monday, with a 20 per cent chance of rain early in the week.

The rain will increase on Tuesday to a 50 per cent chance of up to 10mm, and potential thunderstorm conditions.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue towards the end of the week, with below average daytime temperatures across the state.

🛰️Afternoon satellite check shows storms over the southern interior, #Capricornia and #FNQ. Cloud over #SEQ has suppressed activity today. No severe thunderstorm warnings current, but remains possible in the southern interior for the remainder of today. https://t.co/l3kCoJ1bPDpic.twitter.com/XSyeNcwSBs

— Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland (@BOM_Qld) January 27, 2023

Brisbane will see thunderstorms over the coming week. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Western Australia

A severe weather warning for heavy rain is current for parts of Western Australia into South Australia, as tropical moisture moves around the country.

Rain and storms will increase over broad areas of #WA, the #NT and #SA as tropical moisture moves over the continent.

⚠️A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain is current for parts of WA and SA.

Latest: https://t.co/G4pbBpbrOEpic.twitter.com/kNDwqjeEg0

— Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (@BOM_au) January 27, 2023

Mostly sunny conditions with a high of 31 degrees kickstarts Perth’s weekend, with no chance of rain the state’s capital.

However, the Kimberley region should expect showers and gusty thunderstorms throughout the weekend.

Thunderstorms across Pilbara, Interior, Gascoyne, western Goldfields and the northern and central parts of the South West Land Division will continue through until Monday at the earliest.

The temperature really begins to warm up in Perth throughout the week, with Sunday’s high of 33 degrees raised to 34 with the slight chance of a thunderstorm in the evening on Monday.