South Australia, Victoria, and NSW face severe storms, heatwave, and extreme fire danger as a significant storm system sweeps across multiple states, extending into Tasmania and southern Queensland.

A widespread storm system is expected to sweep across South Australia, Victoria, and NSW, bringing severe thunderstorms, large hail, and extreme heat. Heatwave conditions and extreme fire danger warnings have also been issued for the region. Temperatures are forecast to reach the high 30s and low 40s, with damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding possible. The storm system is expected to extend into Tasmania and southern Queensland.