Australia news live: thunderstorm asthma warning for Victoria’s north as wild weather threatens east coast

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 10 min read 100% complete by Adeshola Ore (now) and Royce Kurmelovs (earlier)October 26, 2025 at 06:25 AM

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Severe thunderstorms are affecting Australia's east coast, stretching from Victoria to Queensland, with warnings of heavy rain, flash flooding, large hailstorms, and dangerous driving conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts these severe storms will continue into the week, particularly impacting central parts of Victoria including Melbourne, much of NSW’s Riverina, and southeastern Queensland, including Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast areas. Damp conditions are expected to persist along eastern Queensland due to a low-pressure trough drawing in moisture against the coast. Tuesday is predicted to be the wettest day. Additionally, there is a high risk of thunderstorm asthma in Victoria’s north.

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