It’s nearly winter. So why is Brisbane bracing for storms and flash flooding?
Brisbane is preparing for storms and potential flash flooding as an unusual weather system known as an 'atmospheric river' approaches. This system is expected to bring heavy rain and possibly hail, with meteorologists noting that it is unusual for such patterns to linger for an extended period. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that heavy rainfall is the most likely severe hazard associated with these storms.
- ▪An atmospheric river is expected to hit Brisbane, bringing heavy rain and possible flash flooding.
- ▪Meteorologists have noted that this weather pattern is being fed by tropical air and moisture from the warm Tasman Sea.
- ▪Brisbane has already experienced significant rainfall this May, with over 60 millimeters falling in just 24 hours last week.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/it-s-nearly-winter-so-why-is-brisbane-bracing-for-storms-and-flash-flooding-20260527-p6012n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 12:08:55 +1000 |
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