A severe weather front is affecting multiple capital cities in eastern and southeastern Australia, with warnings for hail, damaging winds, and flash flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms for Melbourne and eastern Victoria on Saturday, with the storm front expected to move towards Canberra and NSW before reaching southern Queensland by Sunday.
The storm system poses risks of destructive winds exceeding 125 km/h and flash flooding in areas with recent rainfall. Residents in affected regions are advised to monitor weather updates as conditions may worsen throughout the weekend.
Residents in eastern Australia should prepare for potential power outages and property damage due to severe winds and flash flooding. Keep an eye on local updates, especially in areas with recent rainfall, as conditions may escalate rapidly through the weekend.