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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Petra Stock

‘Days of severe storms’ to rumble across Australia, with hail and millions of lightning strikes expected

A storm rages off the coast of Byron Bay at night. Severe storms are expected across north-east NSW and south-east Queensland this week.
A storm rages off the coast of Byron Bay at night. Severe storms are expected across north-east NSW and south-east Queensland this week as extreme weather is forecast for mainland Australia. Photograph: Enrique Díaz/7cero/Getty Images

Days of severe storms have been forecast for every mainland state and territory in Australia this week, with possible wind gusts, heavy rain, large hail and flash flooding on the cards.

Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said “millions of lightning strikes” were also expected across the country.

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