Wild autumn weather delivers snow, storms and power cuts to eastern Australia
Australia’s east coast slammed on Thursday night with wind and rain, and more warnings in place for Friday Thousands of people woke without power on Friday after a series of wild autumn storms soaked communities in multiple states – and the high country saw its first big snowfall of 2026. While many storm watchers kept their eyes on the west and the path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle, Australia’s east coast was slammed on Thursday night with more warnings in place for Friday.
East coast slammed on Thursday night with wind and rain, while Friday brings freezing temperatures and marine warnings
Cyclone Narelle to make landfall today and bring possible flash flooding to Perth
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A dangerous swell has forced the suspension of some ferries across Sydney harbour, the latest in a spate of wild weather that has brought snowfall, power outages and storms to the country’s south-east.
Surf Life Saving NSW is warning the highest waves may surge close to 15 metres during the next 24 to 48 hours, which could be the biggest in 100 years, as dangerous swells and strong winds create deadly conditions.
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- Wild autumn weather delivers snow, storms and power cuts to eastern AustraliaGuardian - World · Australian Associated Press · Mar 27, 2026, 3:36 AM
- Wild autumn weather delivers snow, dangerous swells and power cuts to eastern AustraliaGuardian - World · Australian Associated Press · Mar 27, 2026, 7:54 AM
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