12:15 EDT
More heavy rain and flooding could be on the horizon for parts of eastern Australia with a low pressure system set to develop over unusually warm waters in the Coral Sea, before approaching Australia.
11:51 EDT
Lightning is one of the most dangerous weather phenomena to businesses across Australia.
Producing weather's most spectacular display, it is equally as fascinating scientifically and is the result of electrical discharge that occurs between clouds, within a cloud and from cloud to ground.
Lightning and thunderstorms can occur at any time of the year in Australia.
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