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

NSW has been battered by severe storms and tornadoes, causing chaos across both city and regional areas. Videos posted to social media show streets completely flooded, with water washing away debris and streaming down train station steps, inundating public transport and forcing temporary service suspensions. In Central West NSW, a resident captured dramatic footage of a large tornado forming in a paddock. The tornado left a trail of destruction, ripping the roof off a home and tearing down trees

Australia’s severe storms have more than doubled in intensity over the past 50 years and could get worse, according to University of Adelaide research. Here’s what you can do to prepare your home. #QBEInsurance #StormPreparation #Storms | QBE Insurance Australia