Sydney storms could be making the Queensland fires worse
- Written by Claire Yeo, Supervising Meteorologist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
A strong low-pressure system has meant severe thunderstorm and hail warnings are in effect for much of the New South Wales South Coast. At the same time, very dry conditions, strong winds and high temperatures are fuelling dozens of bushfires across Queensland.
The two events are actually influencing each other. As the low-pressure system moves...
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