Severe Weather Update 18 August 2025: Severe storms, heavy rain for south-west Western Australia Video current as of 12pm AWST 18 August 2025. For the latest forecasts and warnings, go to our website www.bom.gov.au or the BOM Weather app. | Bureau of Meteorology

Sky News Weather Meteorologist Rob Sharpe has examined the upcoming forecast across Australia. Watch the full episode at SkyNews.com.au/Stream | Sky News Australia

Hot weather continues across northern and western parts of Australia today. By contrast, the eastern states, including New South Wales and southern Queensland, will see cool to mild weather. Over the coming days, the heat will shift across the continent, driven by an east-moving cold front. Warm weather will intensify across South Australia tomorrow, then push into the eastern states from Thursday. Many of the eastern capital cities, including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Canberra, will see

Our test website has new interactive weather map https://beta.bom.gov.au In the video are some tips to make the most of the map. It's been designed to help you find the weather information you are looking for, based on feedback from the community. Remember during the testing phase, www.bom.gov.au will remain our primary website and is the source for warnings, along with the BOM Weather app. | Bureau of Meteorology