Severe thunderstorms, large hail stones, damaging winds and heavy rain are forecast for parts of Victoria and NSW, meaning a wet and stormy start to the week

The fierce weather follows days of heavy rain in northern Queensland where coastal and inland centres including Townsville, Cardwell and Ingham were most affected.

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology forecasts severe thunderstorms from Dubbo to Wagga Wagga and Albury-Wodonga on the NSW-Victoria border.

The heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding of homes, businesses, roads and property.