‘Wet, windy and wintry’: cold front to bring rain and potential flooding to parts of Australia
A severe cold front is moving across southern Australia, bringing warnings of damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. Alpine regions are expected to see wind gusts exceeding 100km/h.
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Extreme weather events pose significant risks to infrastructure, agriculture, and public safety, necessitating timely government warnings.
Spencers Creek on the road to Charlotte’s Pass, NSW. The 2026 snow season is no longer on track to be the worst on record. Photograph: Mike Bowers/AAP Spencers Creek on the road to Charlotte’s Pass, NSW. The 2026 snow season is no longer on track to be the worst on record. Photograph: Mike Bowers/AAP Australian climate and environmental reporting Australia weather ‘Wet, windy and wintry’: cold front to bring rain and potential flooding to parts of Australia Front sweeping across southern Australia expected to bring strong winds and widespread rain over weekend
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