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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Oz Briefly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Check the live forecast above for your precise local conditions, then plan around the key risk: a severe weather trough loaded with moisture is sweeping inland over Queensland and New South Wales today.
What is the main weather risk across Australia today?
The primary threat is a super storm warning for QLD today and parts of northern NSW, with the models showing a 60–80 per cent chance of dangerous cells developing. Widespread heavy falls of 30–50 mm are expected, with isolated totals potentially exceeding 100 mm under the most intense storms. The qld weather warnings today for the interior and coastal fringe cover large hail, damaging wind gusts, and flash flooding.
Where are the current warnings focused?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a brisbane weather warning today for severe thunderstorms extending from the Granite Belt up to the Wide Bay coast. The north qld weather warnings today map also highlights a flood watch for coastal catchments between Cairns and Townsville. For the south, weather around australia today is largely stable for Sydney and Melbourne, though a cold front is brushing Tasmania with gusty showers.
Should I cancel my outdoor plans in Brisbane or the Gold Coast today?
If you are in the warning zone covering weather today brisbane or weather today gold coast, yes. Monitor the radar closely from 2 pm onwards, as storms will develop rapidly and bring dangerous lightning, wind, and flash flooding.
How does today’s weather compare to the rest of the week?
Today represents the peak of this severe weather event. Check the Weather 10 Days forecast for a look ahead, as conditions are expected to ease by mid-week for most regions, although the north will remain humid and unstable.
Where can I find the latest radar and warnings?
The best source for real-time alerts is the Bureau of Meteorology website. For a broader view of conditions in every capital city, including weather today canberra and the other major centres, visit the Australia weather hub on Oz Briefly.