Southeastern Australia will soon experience turbulent weather conditions, as predicted thunderstorms in Thursday are expected to be succeeded by the coming of winter before the week ends.
A cold front and accompanying troughs will move into Southeastern Australia beginning Thursday, April 9, creating dangerous thunderstorms across portions of South Australia, Victoria and southern New South Wales.
The cold front will cause not only damage from violent winds and precipitation but also a temperature drop that may see the unusual arrival of snowfall in lower altitudes.
Weather forecasting website Weatherzone predicts that a prefrontal trough which crosses Southeastern Australia on Thursday will bring storms capable of causing damaging wind gusts.
In addition, the possibility of destructive winds cannot be ruled out
Outside of thunderstorm activity, the formation of a pressure gradient will ensure that northerly to northwesterly winds blow at speeds higher than 80 km/h across elevated terrain, while in Victoria’s ranges, alpine zones and certain locations within Tasmania, gusts could exceed 90 to 100 km/h.
Cold snap to follow
The real pain comes after the front passes. A much colder air mass is expected to move across the southeast on Friday, April 10.
A second trough and low will cause a sudden change to wintry conditions as the weekend approaches. In places that are exposed and high up, wind gusts could reach speeds of over 100 km/h.
If the cold front becomes stronger, snow might accumulate at a lower elevation, which is 600 metres, in Tasmania.
The cold air moves further to the south, snowflakes could form in some parts of Victoria, above an altitude of 1000 metres.
It is important to note that weather forecasters predict a cold air thunderstorm, which may cause small hail. Weatherzone called the weather event a significant wintry outbreak for April.
However, it will be difficult for emergency services and councils to respond to the adverse weather event since they are still addressing the impact of the harsh autumn season.
In March, Tropical Cyclone Narelle hit northern Australia several times. Moreover, the people living in the southeastern regions were exposed to wind damage this year.
Therefore, all residents should prepare for the severe weather by securing their outdoor items.
They should stay indoors until the storm subsides. The Bureau of Meteorology provides updates about weather hazards thus, everyone should monitor them.
The period to prepare is shrinking as the weather conditions will worsen starting Thursday afternoon.
