A storm is forming around VIC, ACT, NSW and TAS this week with damaging gales and up to 200mm of rain.

We break down how this low forms, which areas get the most rain, and where the gales will blow.

This event peaks over the next 48 hours and eases by Friday. Wednesday and Thursday pose severe weather risks.

WeatherWatchTV is a global forecasting outlet – please keep up to date with your local Bureau of Meteorology for official warnings and watches in Australia.

*Programming note: Our regular new 7 day Australia-only forecast video is back again this Thursday.