Extreme weather grips Australia at both ends

Severe weather events are impacting both ends of Australia simultaneously. Victoria faces catastrophic bushfire conditions with winds up to 100km/h and temperatures in the 40s, forcing evacuations in dozens of towns including Longwood and areas near Seymour, marking the first catastrophic fire rating since the 2019 Black Summer bushfires. Queensland is bracing for a potential cyclone with a 45% chance of formation off the far north coast, threatening to bring over half a metre of rainfall and wind gusts exceeding 90km/h, with particular concern for already flood-affected regions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.