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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Brief Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued multiple severe weather warnings across Australia today, with a super storm warning for QLD today bringing damaging winds and heavy rain to southeast Queensland, while severe weather warnings also apply for parts of NSW and Victoria.
What is the current weather warning situation?
Queensland is the main focus, with a super storm warning for QLD today covering Brisbane and surrounding areas. Brisbane weather warnings indicate potential flash flooding and wind gusts over 90 km/h. A severe weather warning Victoria today applies to central and eastern parts of the state, with damaging winds expected through the afternoon. For NSW, Newcastle weather warning alerts remain active for coastal areas, and a severe weather warning Victoria tomorrow suggests conditions may persist into Monday for the Gippsland region.
Which areas are under weather warnings today?
Multiple states are affected. QLD weather warnings today cover southeast Queensland including Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Weather warnings NSW today apply to the Hunter, Illawarra and Sydney metropolitan areas. A severe weather warning Victoria today is active for the Central, East Gippsland and West and South Gippsland districts. For those tracking conditions, the weather radar shows intense rain bands moving east across the border regions.
What should you do during a severe weather warning?
Move vehicles under cover, secure loose outdoor items, and stay indoors away from windows. If you are driving, pull over and park safely away from trees and powerlines. Monitor the Australia weather hub for updates on QLD weather warnings today and the severe weather warning Victoria tomorrow. For Darwin residents, check the Darwin weather cyclone page for tropical low activity.
What is the difference between a severe weather warning and a cyclone warning?
A severe weather warning covers damaging winds, heavy rain or hail from thunderstorms or fronts. A cyclone warning is issued specifically for tropical cyclones with sustained winds over 63 km/h. Both require immediate action but cyclone warnings involve longer lead times.
How often are weather warnings updated?
The Bureau of Meteorology updates severe weather warnings every three hours during active events, or more frequently if conditions change rapidly. Always check the BOM website for the latest advisory. Warnings are colour-coded by severity.
Are weather warnings for QLD and NSW today related?
Yes. A strong trough system stretching from central Queensland down through NSW is driving the same weather pattern. This is producing the super storm warning for QLD today and the severe weather warning Victoria today, with the system moving southeast.