Wettest May on record for parts of NSW Mid North Coast
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SBS Australia
5 hours ago
- SBS Australia
Heavy rain, chilly nights and possible flooding: The week ahead in weather
A week of intense rainfall, along with possible flooding, is on the way for much of the east coast of Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is warning of "a prolonged period of wet and rainy weather" for much east coast this week from south-east Queensland to the Illawarra region south of Sydney. Falls between 50 to 100mm are predicted with rain ramping up on Tuesday, and the most widespread rainfall predicted on Wednesday and Thursday before clearing over the weekend. Flood warnings are in place along some parts of the northern rivers, with the NSW State Emergency Service urging northern communities to prepare for possible flooding. The NSW State Emergency Service is warning communities in northern NSW of the risks of flooding in areas that are already saturated from previous rainfalls. Source: AAP / PR HANDOUT Flood warnings for northern NSW Senior meteorologist at the BoM, Dean Narramore, says the areas of most concern for potential flooding are from Coffs Harbour and Grafton through to Port Macquarie. "Definitely right now our focus is really on the northern rivers, the mid-north and the Hunter, as well as communities in the north-west out towards Tamworth, where we have flood watches and flood warnings current," he told SBS News. An active flood watch is already in place for the Namoi and Barwon Rivers in north-west NSW. "In inland areas, so the Namoi and the Peel River, we've already got minor flooding going on right now and so additional rainfall in these areas will lead to renewed rises around the rivers of Hastings, Macleay and the Coffs Harbour areas." The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is warning residents in these catchments to understand their flood risks and have an emergency plan in place. Assistant commissioner Colin Malone says that even though there is uncertainty around where the heaviest rain might hit, it won't take much for some areas to experience flash flooding or renewed riverine rises. "We know that catchments in northern NSW are saturated from recent weather events and will respond quickly to this rainfall," he said. "Thunderstorms could also cause localised heavy falls, bringing a risk of flash flooding." The BoM and the SES advise anybody impacted by flooding not to drive, walk, swim or play in floodwaters and to stay away from flooded areas. More rain on the way for Sydney "By the end of this week you could easily see a monthly total of over 300mm for Sydney," Narramore said. As of Monday afternoon, Sydney is forecast to receive a maximum rainfall of 25mm on Tuesday, 45mm on Wednesday and 35mm on Thursday. Rain is set to ease slightly on Friday, before clearing over the weekend. However, Narramore says it will be a brief reprieve with another weather system potentially on the way next week. "We're a bit stuck in this weather pattern," he said. "Unfortunately, if you don't like wet and rainy conditions, we're likely to continue this weather pattern. And not just in Sydney but right across eastern Australia throughout September, October and November, we're looking at above average rain." Coldest night of the year On Sunday night, a dry polar airmass over southeastern Australia, combined with clear skies, resulted in the coldest night of the year so far. Thredbo Top Station recorded a minimum of -13.2C, while Mt Hotham in Victoria recorded -7.6C. The last time NSW experienced temperatures like this was in 2018. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Australia was at Charlotte Pass in the Snowy Mountains in 1994 which sunk to a chilly -23C.
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News.com.au
a day ago
- News.com.au
Four days of heavy rain to drench Sydney, northern NSW from Monday
Millions of Australians on the country's east coast are in the firing line of a huge rain system expected to bring a four-day drenching. The latest forecasts show Sydney could get up to 100mm of rain starting on Monday. While tentative forecasts from a few days ago projected up to 200mm of rain could hit parts of the east coast, the Bureau of Meteorology has now solidified wet weather predictions for NSW. Sydney is now tipped to receive totals of 20mm, 30mm, 25mm, and 20mm in the four days from Monday. Brisbane could get up to 55mm of rain across Wednesday and Thursday. Outside of the capital cities, Port Macquarie is looking at forecasts of up to 105mm of rain between Tuesday and Thursday, the bureau forecasts. Near the Queensland-NSW border, Coolangatta could cop some of the heaviest rainfall, with the bureau predicting up to 60mm of rain on Wednesday and another 50mm the day after. The heavy rain is forecast to create minor flooding in northern NSW. There is already a moderate flood warning for the Namoi River at Goangra. These waters are heading to Walgett this weekend and into Monday. 'This may cause minor flooding at Walgett from around Wednesday,' the Bureau of Meteorology warns. Ahead of the heavy rain, a cold snap continues to hit parts of the southeast. Snow is falling at most of Australia's ski resorts, with temperatures at Thredbo dropping below -5C on Sunday morning. Conditions are essentially opposite at the top of the country. There is an extreme fire danger warning for the Darwin and Adelaide River areas. 'Fresh and gusty winds coupled with warm and dry conditions will generate elevated fire dangers during Sunday,' the bureau warns. Sydneysiders are in for a mostly sunny and mild Sunday, with temperatures to peak at 17C. The day is expected to be cooler and cloudy in Melbourne, with a top of 13C and a chance of showers from late morning. Brisbane is tipped to stay sunny and reach 22C, while a high chance of showers and maximum of 13C is forecast for Adelaide. Perth is likely to remain cloudy with a top of 20C. Both Canberra and Hobart can expect partly cloudy conditions, with respective maximums of 13C and 11C. Temperatures in sunny Darwin are expected to peak at 33C.
