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‘Significant’ storm to hammer millions in WA and bring icy weather to NSW, Victoria and SA
- A deep low pressure system in Western Australia is driving cyclone-strength winds up to 125 km/h, with the south-west warned to brace for damaging gusts.
- Forecasters warn of heavy rain, thunderstorms, flash flooding and damaging surf as the system moves toward eastern states.
- The system is expected to shift east, bringing impacts to South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, and possibly Alpine regions.
- Authorities warn residents in WA to secure loose items and avoid surf and flood-prone zones.
- A wintry blast is anticipated after the front moves through, bringing noticeably cooler conditions.
- The weather system links tropical moisture to a deep low, fueling heavy rainfall and strong winds.
- The Guardian notes experts see this storm as a significant winter event for multiple states.
- Meteorologists expect snow in alpine areas of Victoria as the system moves east.
- Forecasts show six-hour rainfall totals up to 60 mm in central WA regions late Saturday into Sunday.
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