Wild, chaotic weather is set to be unleashed on Australia this weekend
A cyclone is forming off the coast of Western Australia near the Cocos Islands
Catastrophic fire warnings have been issued for large parts of Western Australia
Numerous flood warnings have been issued for rivers in much of Queensland
Forecasters said snow could fall in Alpine areas of Tasmania over the weekend
In New South Wales long hot days will be followed by severe thunderstorms
The monsoon season is expected to return to the Northern Territory very soon
Western Australia
Mostly sunny, warm-to-very warm in the southwest. Windy, cool-to-mild in the south, showers/storms inland. Mostly sunny, hot in the northwest. The odd storm, very warm in the northeast.
Perth will be mostly sunny with a minimum of 17C and a maximum of 33C.
There is a severe weather warning due to damaging winds possible about the hills and foothills of the Lower West and northern South West districts.
Although gusty easterly winds are typical for this time of year, they are expected to be stronger than usual.
Wind speed averaging 50 - 60 km/h with peak with gusts up to 90 km/h this morning. Gusts could cause damage to homes and property in ares around Armadale, Dwellingup, Ellenbrook, Harvey, Kalamunda, Midland and Mundaring.