The weekend will start out quiet across much of eastern Australia, however, a cool change moving northward on Sunday will bring a risk for severe storms to NSW and QLD.
The greatest risk for severe weather will develop from east-central NSW northward into southeast QLD on Sunday afternoon and evening. This threat would include cities such as Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, and Toowoomba.
As temperatures warm Sunday morning and midday, the atmosphere will become increasingly unstable. As the cool change moves northward and clashes with the instability, thunderstorms will erupt.
Frequent lightning will be the most dangerous hazard with these storms, although damaging winds and large hail could also accompany the stronger storms.
Heavy falls of rain in a brief period of time may also lead to localised flash flooding.
Below is the first look at Morecast’s severe thunderstorm outlook for Sunday.
