Overview
- Cyclone Hayley is forecast to impact the Kimberley on Tuesday night as a category three system, with destructive winds and flash‑flood risk; DFES has urged residents from north of Broome to Cape Leveque to take shelter.
- Bureau forecasts warn of life‑threatening storms for parts of the Northern Territory and Queensland, with extreme fire danger flagged for South Australia and Western Australia.
- Perth is set for about 35C, clear skies and a pleasant, breezy night for fireworks, though extreme UV and a high fire danger are expected and fresh winds may challenge firefighting south of the river.
- Canberra should see showers from early morning and afternoon thunderstorms likely before easing by late evening, with temperatures near 30C by day and around 15C at midnight; residents are advised to secure setups and monitor radar.
- Most capitals are suitable for outdoor events: Sydney around 26C with a slight evening shower chance, Melbourne mostly dry near 19C, Adelaide sunny near 25C, Hobart dry near 19C, Brisbane hot with a slight evening shower risk, and Darwin wet with storms into midnight.