Dangerous storms, heatwave hit Queensland
Queensland braces for a week of severe thunderstorms and extreme heatwave conditions, with giant hail and destructive winds forecast. Stay informed and take precautions.
Queensland braces for a week of severe thunderstorms and extreme heatwave conditions, with giant hail and destructive winds forecast. Stay informed and take precautions.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, now a Category 4 system, is slamming into northern Western Australia. DFES issues an emergency warning for residents to take immediate shelter. Details inside.
Tropical Cyclone Fina, a category four system, is tracking west towards the Kimberley coast. Residents urged to prepare for destructive winds and secure property.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, a category four system, is approaching WA's Kimberley coast. Residents urged to take immediate action and prepare to shelter from destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, a category four system, is approaching WA's Kimberley coast. Residents urged to take immediate action and prepare to shelter from destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
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