Summer's arrival has brought with it fresh reminders to revise and update natural disaster survival plans.
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As a result of the La Nina weather events, much of the east coast has experienced wetter than average starts to the season. But on the west coast, heatwave conditions have already increased the risk of fires.
In Western Australia's Margaret River region, and out-of-control bushfire has so far blazed through more than 100 hectares of land.
Wineries, parks and campsites have been evacuated as the fire continues to threat life and property.
At the time of publication, emergency warnings remained in place for areas surrounding the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park south of Redgate Road, west of Bussell Highway, Vlam Road and Caves Road north of Reserve Road.
It is also expected that weather conditions will continue to deteriorate, potentially increasing the fire's ability to spread.
Meanwhile, in NSW and ACT, a low pressure system is bringing with it severe thunderstorms.
Areas around the South Coast and Snowy Mountains of NSW are expected to receive more than a month's worth of rain within a matter of hours on Wednesday.
It's likely to bring with it a high potential for flash flooding.
The Mid-North Coast, Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands are also under severe thunderstorm watch for the remainder of this week.
Road access has been impacted by flood waters in parts of the Central West of NSW and along the Queensland border at Mungindi.
Staying on the state border, Coonamble recorded wind gusts of up to 115 km/h on Tuesday.
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Agata Imielska, the BoM's Hazard Preparedness and Response Manager for NSW/ACT, told Australian Community Media that this summer storm season will likely be very severe.
"We have been pretty concerned heading into this storm season with the storm risk and also the flood risk," Ms Imielska said.
"This severe weather season is not a sprint, it's a marathon. We've already seen severe conditions really early, and [it's been] a fast and hard start to the weather season and it is expected to continue."
The significant conditions have served as a national reminder to revise household survival plans ahead of the Christmas and New Year period.
"I would urge everyone to use the start of summer to start a conversation with your friends and families about being prepared for other seasonal natural disasters, including heatwaves, storms, boating and other water accidents," said David Elliott, NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services.