Heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds expected as severe storms forecast for much of Australia

Severe thunderstorms caused by strong cold front and low pressure system to hit most of the country, with South Australia the focal point', BoM says

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Five states and territories are at risk of severe thunderstorms bringing hail, damaging winds and possible flash flooding as a strong cold front and low pressure system moves south.

Senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, Miriam Bradbury, said storms throughout multiple states had intensified through the afternoon and evening on Wednesday, with particularly severe weather in western Victoria.

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