Severe Storms Threaten Southeast Queensland, New South Wales Amid Tornado Warnings

South-east Queensland is facing a significant threat from severe thunderstorms expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, large hail, and potential tornadoes over several days, peaking on Saturday. Warnings have been issued for regions including Ipswich, Somerset, the Lockyer Valley, the Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs, Granite Belt, and Southeast Coast districts. Weather expert Ben Domensino highlighted the possibility of supercell thunderstorms and isolated tornadoes, urging residents to stay alert as storms develop early Saturday and intensify throughout the afternoon and evening, potentially affecting Brisbane and Sydney. The severe weather is driven by an upper-level trough, likely causing extended rainfall across central, eastern, and southeastern Australia into the following week. Forecasts also indicate the risk of life-threatening flash flooding and giant hail, particularly in areas spanning north-east New South Wales and south-east Queensland, including major cities and inland communities. Residents are advised to prepare for continuous storm activity that could last up to six days, underscoring the severity and duration of the weather event.