Monday 21 November 2022 09:50 PM Sydney, Melbourne weather: When will wind, floods, cold end and summer begin as ... trends now
Four of Australia's major cities will face dangerous winds blowing up to 110kph, putting more than 12million people at risk before the weather takes a summery turn.
Residents in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra were warned to move their cars as damaging winds continue to batter the southeast states on Tuesday.
Horrific winds began on Monday with speeds of 114.8kph recorded at Thredbo, in NSW's Snowy Mountains, and 113kph at Mount Buller, Victoria.
However, Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Jonathan How said the cold and windy weather could soon be over.
Strong winds are set to batter the southeastern states on Tuesday morning before easing in the afternoon (pictured, a map of the wind speeds forecast)
Residents in high-wind areas, including Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra, were told to be aware of brittle trees that could damage homes (above) and cars
'It's very unseasonable to get these kinds of cold conditions in late spring. Thankfully the worst of it looks to be through,' he said.
'The damaging winds will start to ease off from Tuesday afternoon and evening.
'The weather looks to be calmer and warmer from tomorrow.'
Victoria SES warned the majority of the calls it received on Monday were caused by fallen trees and urged car-owners to move their vehicles away from danger.
NSW State Emergency Services Assistant Commissioner Sean Kearns backed the advice.
'We are asking residents to move their cars from beneath trees and to secure items in their yards and businesses which could become airborne, including trampolines or sheet metal,' he said on Monday.
The SES in Sydney's metro area responded to 270 storm-related requests for assistance (pictured, pedestrians at Bondi)
Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said the southeaster winds (above) are being driven by a 'powerful subtropical jet and meandering polar jet'
'Residents can prepare for winds by removing tree branches over buildings, and ensuring roofing is in good order.'
The SES in Sydney's metro area responded to 270 storm-related requests for assistance in the 24 hours to 3pm on Monday.
A whopping 150 of those requests involved damage from fallen trees.
There are now 100 SES warnings across NSW, including 12 emergency flood warnings.
