‘Significant’ storm to hammer millions in WA and bring icy weather to NSW, Victoria and SA
A significant storm is impacting millions in Western Australia, bringing cyclone-strength winds and heavy rainfall. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for destructive wind gusts exceeding 125 km/h and potential flooding in low-lying areas. As the storm moves east, icy weather is expected in South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales early next week.
- ▪Residents in Western Australia are warned to prepare for wind gusts higher than 125 km/h.
- ▪The storm is expected to bring thunderstorms, heavy downpours, and a risk of tornadoes.
- ▪South Australia and alpine areas of Victoria will likely face further warnings as the storm moves east.
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Bureau of Meteorology WA map Photograph: Bureau of Meteorology via FacebookView image in fullscreenBureau of Meteorology WA map Photograph: Bureau of Meteorology via FacebookAustralia weather‘Significant’ storm to hammers millions in WA and bring icy weather to NSW, Victoria and SABureau of Meteorology says WA residents should brace for wind gusts higher than 125 km/h - the strength of category two cyclonesGraham ReadfearnFri 29 May 2026 22.49 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 22.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA major storm system bearing down on millions of Western Australians on Saturday is bringing cyclone-strength winds, and is set to deliver a “wintry blast” to the east of the country early next week.Residents across WA’s populated south-west were warned to tie down loose…
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