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25 minutes ago
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Millions brace for brutal cold snap
Millions are bracing for a deep freeze to set over the southern half of Australia, with an icy and wintry chill locking firmly in place as parts of NSW mark the coldest day of the year. Residents across the southwestern region of Australia will be hit with thunderstorms and damaging winds as a cold front settles in. Western Australia will be the first to feel the freeze as blistering winds and thunderstorms roll in, smashing the state's western and southwestern regions. Perth will bear the brunt of the rain on Friday afternoon, copping between 20mm to 50mm over the next two days before the cold front slowly moves east towards South Australia, Victoria and NSW. Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Angus Hines told NewsWire it was normal for WA to get hit with the coldest conditions before the rest of the country. 'Through the winter months, WA does often cop a lot of cold fronts,' he said. 'Given that most of our weather in the southern half of the country moves from west to east, it's often WA that gets the first taste of these colder outbreaks.' Severe thunderstorms are likely for Perth on Saturday, with scattered showers and strong winds smashing much of the southern regions of WA and moving to the southern coast on Sunday. It won't be long before those wintry conditions move over to Victoria and NSW. 'It's going to take a couple of days, but early next week that will be arriving in the southeast of the country, bringing some rain, some wind, and eventually some cold temperatures down that way as well,' Mr Hines said. However, while the mornings will be particularly tough for much of the southeast region, temperatures will warm up during the day. 'Interestingly, when we look at the maximum temperatures, kind of the afternoon temperatures when the sun is out, we do see those getting a little bit warmer compared to what they've been over the last few days,' he told NewsWire. 'That's really the main trend for the next couple of days.' Conditions will be extra chilly in the eastern region of the country over the weekend as the cold front system moves in, bringing rain thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts in the middle of next week. On Friday, parts of south and central NSW recorded the coldest temperature of the year so far, with a high pressure ridge over the state settling weather conditions. Canberra recorded an icy -7C on Friday morning, while Lithgow in NSW's Central Tablelands a a chilly -6C. 'Some really icy temperatures out through parts of the country,' Mr Hines told NewsWire. The bureau expects subzero conditions to smash parts of NSW, Victoria and southern inland Queensland over the weekend, particularly Saturday. Rain will follow for Victoria and NSW early next week, hitting the hardest on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, it will be a 'dry weekend'' for residents in northern Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and most of SA. Over the weekend, Brisbane residents can expect slight chance of showers over the weekend, with light winds and a top of 22C on Saturday and 23C on Sunday. It will be relatively cool for Sydney residents over the weekend, with mostly sunny conditions and patches of frost in the outer west, reaching a maximum temperature of 18C on Saturday and 19C on Sunday. Conditions will be icy in Canberra, with morning frost pulling the minimum temperature to -4C and a top of 14C on Saturday and Sunday. Melbourne will be mostly sunny over the weekend, with frost patches and fog expected in the morning, with a maximum temperature of 15C on Saturday and 16C on Sunday. Temperatures will be slightly warmer in Hobart, with mostly sunny skies and a top of 17C on Saturday and 16C on Sunday. Adelaide residents can expect a sunny weekend with a top of 19C on Saturday, followed by a high chance of showers and a top of 21C on Sunday. Conditions will be wet and soggy for Perth over the weekend, with a high chance of showers for much of the day, reaching a maximum of 17C on Saturday and 19C on Sunday. It will be warm and sunny over the weekend for Darwin, with sunny skies and a top of 31C on Saturday and 30C on Sunday.
CTV News
4 hours ago
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- CTV News
GRCA warns about rising water levels after rainy week
The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) is reminding residents to be cautious around local waterways over the next few days. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms were forecasted Wednesday and Thursday. Experts said thunderstorms may further increase the amount of rainfall in localized areas. 'Some areas in the watershed have already experienced 30-40 mm of rain in the last 12 hours, with another 20-30 mm of rain expected,' said a news release from the GRCA. The GRCA predicts no significant flooding but stressed that periods of heavy rain can cause flows in rivers and streams to increase quickly and without warning. 'While widespread riverine flooding is not expected, there may be some flooding in low lying areas near watercourses and in urban areas, if drainage systems are overwhelmed,' the GRCA said. Experts warn that banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are very slippery and, when combined with fast-moving water, pose a serious hazard. Parents are encouraged to keep their children and pets away from all watercourses. The GRCA said flood messages will be issued as needed.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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PHOTOS: Tornado hits Saskatchewan as severe storms pelt Prairies
Storm spotters witnessed at least one tornado in southern Saskatchewan on Thursday as severe thunderstorms hit the region. A dynamic setup across the south-central Prairies allowed isolated thunderstorms to develop on Thursday. The bulk of the active weather unfolded across Saskatchewan. DON'T MISS: At least three rotating thunderstorms prompted tornado warnings from communities near Saskatoon to rural areas near Estevan. The storm in southeastern Saskatchewan near Estevan produced at least one spotter-confirmed tornado. Multiple chasers in the region caught photos of the twister as it swept through fields, hurling debris through the air along its track. Large hail, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall also accompanied the severe thunderstorms. Experts will likely survey the damage in the days ahead to confirm the number of tornadoes that touched down Thursday and assign damage ratings on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. See visuals of Thursday's severe weather across the region, below. #skstorm Lajord, Sk — Gary Hofer (@LajordSKFarmer) June 19, 2025 Tornado southwest of Oxbow, Saskatchewan! #skstorm — Braydon Morisseau (@BraydonMoreSo) June 19, 2025 Tornado northeast of North Portal, Saskatchewan a short time ago. Has lifted. #skstorm — Braydon Morisseau (@BraydonMoreSo) June 19, 2025 Tornado on ground west of davin it looks like!#skstorm — Mitch Healey (@MitchHealeyPics) June 19, 2025 Tornado on the ground south of Frobisher #skstorm — Scott Aspinall (@ScottAspinall5) June 19, 2025 Header image courtesy of Gary Hofer via X. Click here to view the video
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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Duke says it has restored power to 73,000 Indiana customers
Duke Energy on Thursday said it had restored power to more than 73,000 customers affected by Wednesday's severe thunderstorms. Duke said the storms caused more than 100,000 power outages across nearly all of the 28 districts the company serves. In a 6 a.m. Thursday news release, the utility said crews were still working to restore approximately 31,000 customers across the state. A company outage map available online about 2:30 p.m. Thursday showed about 4,000 customers without power in west central Indiana, with apparently about 1,600 of those in and around Vigo County. Wind gusts reached as high as 70 miles per hour in some areas Wednesday afternoon, taking down trees, power lines and poles. Duke said it brought in more than 500 additional crew members to supplement its statewide workforce and respond to the hardest hit areas, including Bartholomew, Hamilton, Monroe, Union and Vigo counties. Estimated restoration times – once determined for specific areas – will be posted at and customers who are registered to receive Duke Energy text outage alerts will receive a text once an estimated restoration time is established for that location. 'I want to thank our customers for their patience and understanding as our crews work quickly and safely to restore power,' said Clint Carnahan, general manager of emergency preparedness at Duke Energy. The company said that during power restoration, its priority is to repair large power lines and other infrastructure that will return power to the greatest number of customers as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible. Additionally, it prioritizes essential services such as hospitals and water pumping and treatment facilities. Crews then can work on repairs affecting individual neighborhoods and homes. Duke Energy customers who experience a power outage can report it the following ways: • Visit on a desktop computer or mobile device. • Use the Duke Energy mobile app (download the Duke Energy app on your smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play). • Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply). • Call Duke Energy's automated outage reporting system at 1.800.343.3525. More tips on what to do before, during and after a storm can be found at
CTV News
5 hours ago
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ADVERTISEMENT Edmonton Watch June 19 WxBlast Summer officially starts Friday and although we'll get to around 20 Friday night, there's a cooldown coming for the weekend. Chance of some late-day showers/thunderstorms Friday, but drier for the weekend. Here's your Thu WxBlast video:
Edmonton Watch June 19 WxBlast Summer officially starts Friday and although we'll get to around 20 Friday night, there's a cooldown coming for the weekend. Chance of some late-day showers/thunderstorms Friday, but drier for the weekend. Here's your Thu WxBlast video:
