BoM weather forecast: The Aussies prepare for wild weather with thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail to hit NSW, Qld, VIC, SA and NT

Residents have been urged to be on high alert after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a series of weather warnings to five states across Australia.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail are expected to hit parts of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory on Saturday November 12.

The BoM has also issued severe thunderstorm and severe weather warnings for parts of Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.

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Dangerous conditions are expected to continue for the remainder of the weekend in Queensland, New South Wales, with “intense storms” causing “destructive winds and “giant hail” in some areas.

Scroll down for a state guide to weather alerts in your area.

In its latest update, the BoM issued a series of warnings.

“Showers and thunderstorms spread across SA today and develop over parts of NT, Qld, NSW and Vic as a low pressure system deepens over southern SA,” it said.

“Severe thunderstorms are likely across much of the NT, SA, Qld and NSW today, with heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail possible during storms.

“Severe thunderstorm and severe weather warnings are current for parts of SA, Vic and NSW.

“Rain and thunderstorms will spread across Qld, NSW and Victoria on Sunday with moderate to heavy downpours and widespread severe thunderstorms particularly in inland NSW and south inland Qld with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain causing to cause flash floods. Some of the most intense storms could produce destructive winds and huge hail.

“Widespread rain over the flooded areas of Vic and NSW is likely to cause river levels to rise again on many rivers by early next week, with more moderate to major flooding possible.

“Flood alerts are up to date for large parts of Vic and NSW.”

Current weather warnings

NSW

• Severe weather and severe weather warnings are current for parts of NSW.
• Severe thunderstorms are likely across parts of NSW on Saturday, with heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail possible.
• Rain and thunderstorms will spread across NSW on Sunday, with moderate to heavy downpours and widespread severe thunderstorms, particularly in inland NSW.
• Large hail, destructive winds and heavy rains led to flash flooding on Sunday. Some of the most intense storms could produce destructive winds and huge hail.
• Widespread rain over flooded areas of NSW in the coming week could mean more moderate to major flooding.
• Flood monitoring is up to date for much of NSW

VICTORIA

• Severe thunderstorm and severe weather warnings are current for parts of Victoria.
• Showers and thunderstorms will develop in parts of Victoria on Saturday.
• Rain and thunderstorms will spread to Victoria on Sunday with moderate to heavy downpours and widespread severe thunderstorms.
• Large hail, destructive winds and heavy rains led to flash flooding on Sunday. Some of the most intense storms could produce destructive winds and huge hail.
• Widespread rain over flooded areas of Victoria in the coming week could spell moderate to major flooding.
• Flood watches are current for large parts of Victoria.

QUEENLAND

• Severe thunderstorms are likely across parts of Queensland on Saturday, with heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail possible.

• Rain and thunderstorms will spread across Queensland on Sunday, with moderate to heavy downpours and widespread severe thunderstorms, particularly in southern inland Queensland.
• Large hail, destructive winds and heavy rains led to flash flooding on Sunday. Some of the most intense storms could produce destructive winds and huge hail.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

• Severe weather and severe weather warnings are current for parts of SA.
• Severe thunderstorms are likely across parts of SA on Saturday, with possible heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail.
• Showers and thunderstorms spread across SA Saturday as a low pressure system deepens over southern SA.

N.T

• Severe thunderstorm and severe weather warnings are current for parts of NT.
• Severe thunderstorms are likely across parts of NT on Saturday, with possible heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail.