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A severe weather warning is an official alert from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) advising of destructive winds, heavy rain, flash flooding, or dangerous coastal conditions. In Australia, the BoM website and app are the definitive sources for these warnings, ranked by urgency in the live ranking above.
What are the alert levels for a severe weather warning?
The BoM issues three main levels: Yellow (Advice), Amber (Watch and Act), and Red (Emergency Warning). An Amber severe weather warning is the most common initial alert, meaning conditions are likely and you should prepare for immediate risks like damaging winds or flash flooding. Red warnings demand immediate shelter.
How is a severe weather warning different from a storm warning?
A broadscale weather warning covers widespread hazards like damaging winds and heavy rain over many hours or days. A storm warning, such as a bulletin for a “super storm warning for qld today” or a “storm warning melbourne today”, is issued for localised severe thunderstorms that may produce large hail, destructive wind gusts, or tornadoes over a shorter period.
Where can I find the “severe weather warning nsw today map” and “severe weather warning victoria today map”?
The Bureau of Meteorology website hosts the official, authoritative severe weather warning maps for all states, including NSW and Victoria. You can also use our Weather Radar page to track rainfall in real-time alongside these warnings.
Does a “severe weather warning victoria today” mean schools will close?
School closures in Victoria are typically decided by individual schools or the Department of Education based on an Amber or Red warning. An Emergency Warning (Red) advises that sheltering in place is the safest option.
What should I do if a “severe weather warning victoria tomorrow” is issued tonight?
Secure outdoor furniture, park your car under cover, charge your phone and power banks, and fill your car with fuel. Review the live ranking above for the latest advisory and expected impacts for your area.