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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Oz Reviewly Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.

Check current weather alerts before leaving home. Conditions can shift rapidly, especially during storm season. Stay updated with the Bureau of Meteorology’s official warnings to protect yourself and your property.

What is a weather alert?

A weather alert is an official notice issued by the Bureau of Meteorology when hazardous conditions are expected. Alerts cover severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, damaging winds, hail, flooding, and fire danger. They are graded from “watch” to “warning” depending on severity and imminence.

How should you respond to a severe weather warning?

Act immediately when a severe weather warning is issued. Move indoors, secure loose items, and avoid driving through floodwaters. For storm warning melbourne today or weather alerts sydney, check local radar maps and warning zones. If you see severe weather warning victoria today or severe weather warning victoria tomorrow, plan ahead and monitor updates. A super storm warning for qld today requires extra caution – stay inside and follow emergency services advice.

For a live view of developing conditions, use the weather radar page. The weather warnings page provides a full list of current alerts for every state. During events like a severe weather warning victoria today map, combine the radar with written warnings to pinpoint affected areas.

Issuing authorityBureau of Meteorology (BOM)
Alert typesThunderstorm, flood, fire weather, coastal hazard
Response timeWarnings are issued up to 6 hours ahead
Key actionSeek shelter and avoid travel during active warnings
What should I do when I see a severe weather warning?

Move to a sturdy building, stay away from windows, and unplug electronics. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater. Monitor BOM updates and local emergency broadcasts. Never ignore a warning – conditions can escalate in minutes.

How are weather alerts categorised?

The BOM uses three main categories: “Advice” (minor impacts possible), “Watch and Act” (conditions developing), and “Warning” (dangerous weather occurring or imminent). Each category has specific guidance for preparedness and action.

Where can I find up-to-date alerts for weather warnings nsw today?

The BOM website lists all current warnings by state. Visit the weather warnings South Australia page for SA-specific alerts, or use the national Australia weather hub to filter by region. For NSW, check the BOM NSW warnings page directly.