# Storm warnings for Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane as cold front ‘packs a punch’

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-31 06:05 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/31/weather-bom-storm-warnings-melbourne-canberra-sydney-brisbane

> Storm warnings cover several capital cities in eastern and south-eastern Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts hail, damaging winds and possible flash flooding in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland through Sunday, with gusts potentially exceeding 125km/h.