Two powerful cold fronts are bringing damaging winds and heavy rain to WA from today, and then expected to move east impacting SA, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT and NSW throughout the week, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

The Bureau has issued Severe Weather Warnings for damaging winds and damaging surf conditions for WA. Warnings for damaging winds will likely be issued for other states later this week.

The forecast prolonged period of strong to damaging winds may cause damage to trees and vegetation, as well as to homes and property.

Rain is not expected to have flooding potential in WA and SA at this stage, but a Flood Watch may be issued for parts of north-east Victoria, northern Tasmania and south-east NSW for potential flooding later this week.

At this stage, the Bureau’s prediction for the ACT on Thursday (4 August) is a 90 per cent chance of rain with falls of around 40mm to 50mm.

Rain could melt some snow at the Alpine ski resorts, potentially leading to increased river rises.

The second system is likely to prolong these conditions through to Friday.

The Bureau will monitor the situation and update its forecasts and warnings regularly.

Communities are encouraged to stay across the latest forecasts and warnings via the Bureau’s website and BOM Weather app and follow the advice of emergency service agencies.

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