Canberra is gearing up for severe weather as storm warnings have been issued for Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, and Brisbane. A cold front passing over the region is expected to bring heavy hail and heavy winds to south-east Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology has reported a stormy weekend for the south and east. Residents are advised to get ready for possible consequences. The weather forecast indicates that the storm system will have major impacts on the affected areas.