Australia’s south-east is bracing for a series of showers and thunderstorms today, marking the start of what is expected to be nearly a week of turbulent weather conditions.

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted isolated showers and storms to sweep across northern and eastern Queensland, with some storm activity also anticipated in the south-western regions of the state.

Residents in Queensland’s south-east should be on alert, as there is a possibility of damaging winds and hail.

Brisbane is likely to experience showers, with the potential for a severe storm rolling in later in the afternoon or evening.

Meanwhile, in New South Wales, storms originating in the western parts of the state are expected to advance towards the central and eastern regions as the day progresses, becoming more prevalent in the south.

“There’s a risk of severe thunderstorms throughout the north-east, bringing damaging winds and large hail,” Bureau meteorologist Sarah Scully said.

“Daytime temperatures will be near average along the coast but up to eight degrees above average in the far west.”

Sydney will see “a shower or two” and a possible storm later in the day.

Victoria is in for a soaking as western showers expand to cover the state, with potential thunderstorms in the west and central regions.

The weekend will see storm activity increase, the weather reporting website warned.

“Saturday’s storms will be most active between central eastern Queensland and central NSW, which could include both Brisbane and Sydney,” Weatherzone’s Ben Domensino wrote.

“Supercell thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, and isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out.”

The blustery, stormy weather is set to expand to include the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory early next week.

“Some areas of eastern Australia have a chance of seeing thunderstorms every day for the next six days, with severe storms possible each day,” Domensino wrote.