Flooding, road closures and rising rivers wreak havoc
Flooding across the river network has prompted the SES to warn people living in parts of Cobbitty, close to the Nepean River and Chipping Norton to prepare to leave as floodwaters rise.
Meanwhile, heavy rain has flooded tracks, closed Sydney railway stations and blocked major roads.
Train services were thrown into disarray on Friday, as floodwaters halted services in the city loop, Blue Mountains, Mittagong, Cockle Creek and Sandbridge.
Commuters along the T8 airport line were forced to take buses for the majority of the day before the flooded train line reopened just after 2pm.
Passengers trying to travel by air or water did not fare much better with several ferry services cancelled or stopping early and Sydney Airport briefly closed two runways.
The widespread transport mess prompted Transport for NSW's Howard Collins to tell people to consider not attending the opening night of the Vivid Sydney light festival on Friday.
Authorities are also keeping a close eye on the Hawkesbury-Nepean and Warragamba rivers with minor flooding in the Hawkesbury and Colo river systems expected.
Sydney Water has warned of likely overflow at Warragamba Dam, which was at 96 per cent capacity by 3pm on Friday.
More than 200mm of rain fell in Richmond, about 90mm in Camden, more than 50mm in Katoomba and at least 75mm at Sydney Airport in the 24 hours to 9am on Friday.
Parts of the Illawarra copped more than 200mm, including Clover Hill, causing localised flooding on the coast.
But the trough, which also left 50,000 people isolated across the mid-north coast and Hunter regions earlier in the week, was beginning to lose intensity, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
"Whilst the rainfall is significant today, it won't match the 200-300mm we were getting earlier in the week," senior meteorologist Angus Hines said.
"We don't expect the rivers to peak too much higher than what they are at the moment ... hopefully starting to come down today or through the course of the weekend."
Torrential rain and flash flooding is wreaking havoc across greater Sydney with some residents preparing to evacuate and others told to cancel plans to attend the city's Vivid light festival.
Flooding across the river network has prompted the SES to warn people living in parts of Cobbitty, close to the Nepean River and Chipping Norton to prepare to leave as floodwaters rise.
Meanwhile, heavy rain has flooded tracks, closed Sydney railway stations and blocked major roads.
Train services were thrown into disarray on Friday, as floodwaters halted services in the city loop, Blue Mountains, Mittagong, Cockle Creek and Sandbridge.
Commuters along the T8 airport line were forced to take buses for the majority of the day before the flooded train line reopened just after 2pm.
Passengers trying to travel by air or water did not fare much better with several ferry services cancelled or stopping early and Sydney Airport briefly closed two runways.
The widespread transport mess prompted Transport for NSW's Howard Collins to tell people to consider not attending the opening night of the Vivid Sydney light festival on Friday.
Authorities are also keeping a close eye on the Hawkesbury-Nepean and Warragamba rivers with minor flooding in the Hawkesbury and Colo river systems expected.
Sydney Water has warned of likely overflow at Warragamba Dam, which was at 96 per cent capacity by 3pm on Friday.
More than 200mm of rain fell in Richmond, about 90mm in Camden, more than 50mm in Katoomba and at least 75mm at Sydney Airport in the 24 hours to 9am on Friday.
Parts of the Illawarra copped more than 200mm, including Clover Hill, causing localised flooding on the coast.
But the trough, which also left 50,000 people isolated across the mid-north coast and Hunter regions earlier in the week, was beginning to lose intensity, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
"Whilst the rainfall is significant today, it won't match the 200-300mm we were getting earlier in the week," senior meteorologist Angus Hines said.
"We don't expect the rivers to peak too much higher than what they are at the moment ... hopefully starting to come down today or through the course of the weekend."
Torrential rain and flash flooding is wreaking havoc across greater Sydney with some residents preparing to evacuate and others told to cancel plans to attend the city's Vivid light festival.
Flooding across the river network has prompted the SES to warn people living in parts of Cobbitty, close to the Nepean River and Chipping Norton to prepare to leave as floodwaters rise.
Meanwhile, heavy rain has flooded tracks, closed Sydney railway stations and blocked major roads.
Train services were thrown into disarray on Friday, as floodwaters halted services in the city loop, Blue Mountains, Mittagong, Cockle Creek and Sandbridge.
Commuters along the T8 airport line were forced to take buses for the majority of the day before the flooded train line reopened just after 2pm.
Passengers trying to travel by air or water did not fare much better with several ferry services cancelled or stopping early and Sydney Airport briefly closed two runways.
The widespread transport mess prompted Transport for NSW's Howard Collins to tell people to consider not attending the opening night of the Vivid Sydney light festival on Friday.
Authorities are also keeping a close eye on the Hawkesbury-Nepean and Warragamba rivers with minor flooding in the Hawkesbury and Colo river systems expected.
Sydney Water has warned of likely overflow at Warragamba Dam, which was at 96 per cent capacity by 3pm on Friday.
More than 200mm of rain fell in Richmond, about 90mm in Camden, more than 50mm in Katoomba and at least 75mm at Sydney Airport in the 24 hours to 9am on Friday.
Parts of the Illawarra copped more than 200mm, including Clover Hill, causing localised flooding on the coast.
But the trough, which also left 50,000 people isolated across the mid-north coast and Hunter regions earlier in the week, was beginning to lose intensity, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
"Whilst the rainfall is significant today, it won't match the 200-300mm we were getting earlier in the week," senior meteorologist Angus Hines said.
"We don't expect the rivers to peak too much higher than what they are at the moment ... hopefully starting to come down today or through the course of the weekend."
Torrential rain and flash flooding is wreaking havoc across greater Sydney with some residents preparing to evacuate and others told to cancel plans to attend the city's Vivid light festival.
Flooding across the river network has prompted the SES to warn people living in parts of Cobbitty, close to the Nepean River and Chipping Norton to prepare to leave as floodwaters rise.
Meanwhile, heavy rain has flooded tracks, closed Sydney railway stations and blocked major roads.
Train services were thrown into disarray on Friday, as floodwaters halted services in the city loop, Blue Mountains, Mittagong, Cockle Creek and Sandbridge.
Commuters along the T8 airport line were forced to take buses for the majority of the day before the flooded train line reopened just after 2pm.
Passengers trying to travel by air or water did not fare much better with several ferry services cancelled or stopping early and Sydney Airport briefly closed two runways.
The widespread transport mess prompted Transport for NSW's Howard Collins to tell people to consider not attending the opening night of the Vivid Sydney light festival on Friday.
Authorities are also keeping a close eye on the Hawkesbury-Nepean and Warragamba rivers with minor flooding in the Hawkesbury and Colo river systems expected.
Sydney Water has warned of likely overflow at Warragamba Dam, which was at 96 per cent capacity by 3pm on Friday.
More than 200mm of rain fell in Richmond, about 90mm in Camden, more than 50mm in Katoomba and at least 75mm at Sydney Airport in the 24 hours to 9am on Friday.
Parts of the Illawarra copped more than 200mm, including Clover Hill, causing localised flooding on the coast.
But the trough, which also left 50,000 people isolated across the mid-north coast and Hunter regions earlier in the week, was beginning to lose intensity, the Bureau of Meteorology said.
"Whilst the rainfall is significant today, it won't match the 200-300mm we were getting earlier in the week," senior meteorologist Angus Hines said.
"We don't expect the rivers to peak too much higher than what they are at the moment ... hopefully starting to come down today or through the course of the weekend."
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From a behind-the-scenes volunteer to the NSW SES spotlight
For over 50 years, SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Commander Garry Whitaker has been a volunteer working behind the scenes. That all changed in early August when Inspector Whitaker was recognised on the state stage. He was awarded the SES officer of the year and volunteer officer of the year at the Rotary Emergency Service Awards (RESCA) in early August. The honour came as a surprise to Inspector Whitaker. "I'm still a bit shocked about that. It's a huge honour," he said. "When I looked around at all the other finalists and all the other people in the room, it was a pretty impressive bunch of people who have given so much to their communities." The following morning, Inspector Whitaker returned to the region as strong winds and rainfall lashed the Mid North Coast. About 140 jobs were logged within the Hastings cluster (Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Camden Haven). Homes were without power, and roads were blocked due to downed trees. The Hastings cluster had about 50 volunteers who assisted the community on August 2 and 3. It has been a busy period for the region's emergency units as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the May floods have all impacted the area this year. However, it is after weather events that Inspector Whitaker has seen an increase in volunteer numbers. Volunteers have been the mainstay in helping local communities throughout these natural disasters. The SES's Hastings cluster alone responded to about 591 jobs during the May floods. "It's a pretty exciting time to be a volunteer, to be honest. Because there are so many ways that you can serve," he said. "You don't have to climb a ladder. Some people will choose to get involved in the technology, some would just simply like to do admin work." Inspector Whitaker said there has been a large focus on fatigue management of unit members, particularly in years like 2025 where "we really haven't stopped". The attrition rate is one of the factors, while some volunteers find that the roles do not suit them. Inspector Whitaker said that five years of service from a member is about the average. "But then others will stay on; it becomes their chosen activity," he said. This is exactly the situation Inspector Whitaker finds himself in. After retirement, he shares his time between the SES and the RFS's Yarramalong unit. "Volunteering is pretty special. I like to go out, hoping that I've done some good," he said. "I think a big part of that is encouraging, guiding and teaching the next generation and the one after that. "Hopefully, we'll be able to keep this going for as long as we're on the planet." His journey in volunteering started during Scouts, where he would complete Rovers (for people aged between 18 and 25) with the highest honour - the Queen's Scout Award. Inspector Whitaker then entered the Civil Defence Service (which was later renamed the SES) as a friend's brother was part of the organisation. "We thought it's a really great way to use the skills that we have and take it more broadly into the community," he said. "Helping people is a huge part of it. But there's all the other elements of it, the camaraderie, the friends that you make, and the ongoing opportunities to do exciting things. "There are always new things to learn as well. And I guess that's a passion of mine. I think if you go too many days without learning something new, you've wasted a bit of life." Inspector Whitaker is also part of the ceremonial team that will represent the SES at an annual memorial service that will be held in October in Sydney. Looking back at the recent natural disasters on the Mid North Coast, Inspector Whitaker said a few key lessons came out of them. The "big flood" of 2021 will be talked about for a very long time, according to Inspector Whitaker, while 2025 to date has been plagued with weather events he has not seen for a very long time. "Each time we learn a bit more, we get stronger, and we're able to respond better to the next event," he said. "Nothing is ever perfect." Advancements in technology over this period have also been a standout to Inspector Whitaker. "We're bringing in new capabilities all of the time," he said. On natural disasters as a whole, Inspector Whitaker said that every eight to 12 years there has been a major flood or storm event. During the May weather event, Inspector Whitaker's role was to support the local commander who has the responsibility for making sure that SES operations run as smoothly as possible, and to also support the people who get out in the field and do the hands-on work. Inspector Whitaker is now part of a team compiling a capability analysis. The report will highlight where training shortfalls are, how the gaps will be filled and if there will be a need for a recruitment drive. For over 50 years, SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Commander Garry Whitaker has been a volunteer working behind the scenes. That all changed in early August when Inspector Whitaker was recognised on the state stage. He was awarded the SES officer of the year and volunteer officer of the year at the Rotary Emergency Service Awards (RESCA) in early August. The honour came as a surprise to Inspector Whitaker. "I'm still a bit shocked about that. It's a huge honour," he said. "When I looked around at all the other finalists and all the other people in the room, it was a pretty impressive bunch of people who have given so much to their communities." The following morning, Inspector Whitaker returned to the region as strong winds and rainfall lashed the Mid North Coast. About 140 jobs were logged within the Hastings cluster (Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Camden Haven). Homes were without power, and roads were blocked due to downed trees. The Hastings cluster had about 50 volunteers who assisted the community on August 2 and 3. It has been a busy period for the region's emergency units as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the May floods have all impacted the area this year. However, it is after weather events that Inspector Whitaker has seen an increase in volunteer numbers. Volunteers have been the mainstay in helping local communities throughout these natural disasters. The SES's Hastings cluster alone responded to about 591 jobs during the May floods. "It's a pretty exciting time to be a volunteer, to be honest. Because there are so many ways that you can serve," he said. "You don't have to climb a ladder. Some people will choose to get involved in the technology, some would just simply like to do admin work." Inspector Whitaker said there has been a large focus on fatigue management of unit members, particularly in years like 2025 where "we really haven't stopped". The attrition rate is one of the factors, while some volunteers find that the roles do not suit them. Inspector Whitaker said that five years of service from a member is about the average. "But then others will stay on; it becomes their chosen activity," he said. This is exactly the situation Inspector Whitaker finds himself in. After retirement, he shares his time between the SES and the RFS's Yarramalong unit. "Volunteering is pretty special. I like to go out, hoping that I've done some good," he said. "I think a big part of that is encouraging, guiding and teaching the next generation and the one after that. "Hopefully, we'll be able to keep this going for as long as we're on the planet." His journey in volunteering started during Scouts, where he would complete Rovers (for people aged between 18 and 25) with the highest honour - the Queen's Scout Award. Inspector Whitaker then entered the Civil Defence Service (which was later renamed the SES) as a friend's brother was part of the organisation. "We thought it's a really great way to use the skills that we have and take it more broadly into the community," he said. "Helping people is a huge part of it. But there's all the other elements of it, the camaraderie, the friends that you make, and the ongoing opportunities to do exciting things. "There are always new things to learn as well. And I guess that's a passion of mine. I think if you go too many days without learning something new, you've wasted a bit of life." Inspector Whitaker is also part of the ceremonial team that will represent the SES at an annual memorial service that will be held in October in Sydney. Looking back at the recent natural disasters on the Mid North Coast, Inspector Whitaker said a few key lessons came out of them. The "big flood" of 2021 will be talked about for a very long time, according to Inspector Whitaker, while 2025 to date has been plagued with weather events he has not seen for a very long time. "Each time we learn a bit more, we get stronger, and we're able to respond better to the next event," he said. "Nothing is ever perfect." Advancements in technology over this period have also been a standout to Inspector Whitaker. "We're bringing in new capabilities all of the time," he said. On natural disasters as a whole, Inspector Whitaker said that every eight to 12 years there has been a major flood or storm event. During the May weather event, Inspector Whitaker's role was to support the local commander who has the responsibility for making sure that SES operations run as smoothly as possible, and to also support the people who get out in the field and do the hands-on work. Inspector Whitaker is now part of a team compiling a capability analysis. The report will highlight where training shortfalls are, how the gaps will be filled and if there will be a need for a recruitment drive. For over 50 years, SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Commander Garry Whitaker has been a volunteer working behind the scenes. That all changed in early August when Inspector Whitaker was recognised on the state stage. He was awarded the SES officer of the year and volunteer officer of the year at the Rotary Emergency Service Awards (RESCA) in early August. The honour came as a surprise to Inspector Whitaker. "I'm still a bit shocked about that. It's a huge honour," he said. "When I looked around at all the other finalists and all the other people in the room, it was a pretty impressive bunch of people who have given so much to their communities." The following morning, Inspector Whitaker returned to the region as strong winds and rainfall lashed the Mid North Coast. About 140 jobs were logged within the Hastings cluster (Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Camden Haven). Homes were without power, and roads were blocked due to downed trees. The Hastings cluster had about 50 volunteers who assisted the community on August 2 and 3. It has been a busy period for the region's emergency units as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the May floods have all impacted the area this year. However, it is after weather events that Inspector Whitaker has seen an increase in volunteer numbers. Volunteers have been the mainstay in helping local communities throughout these natural disasters. The SES's Hastings cluster alone responded to about 591 jobs during the May floods. "It's a pretty exciting time to be a volunteer, to be honest. Because there are so many ways that you can serve," he said. "You don't have to climb a ladder. Some people will choose to get involved in the technology, some would just simply like to do admin work." Inspector Whitaker said there has been a large focus on fatigue management of unit members, particularly in years like 2025 where "we really haven't stopped". The attrition rate is one of the factors, while some volunteers find that the roles do not suit them. Inspector Whitaker said that five years of service from a member is about the average. "But then others will stay on; it becomes their chosen activity," he said. This is exactly the situation Inspector Whitaker finds himself in. After retirement, he shares his time between the SES and the RFS's Yarramalong unit. "Volunteering is pretty special. I like to go out, hoping that I've done some good," he said. "I think a big part of that is encouraging, guiding and teaching the next generation and the one after that. "Hopefully, we'll be able to keep this going for as long as we're on the planet." His journey in volunteering started during Scouts, where he would complete Rovers (for people aged between 18 and 25) with the highest honour - the Queen's Scout Award. Inspector Whitaker then entered the Civil Defence Service (which was later renamed the SES) as a friend's brother was part of the organisation. "We thought it's a really great way to use the skills that we have and take it more broadly into the community," he said. "Helping people is a huge part of it. But there's all the other elements of it, the camaraderie, the friends that you make, and the ongoing opportunities to do exciting things. "There are always new things to learn as well. And I guess that's a passion of mine. I think if you go too many days without learning something new, you've wasted a bit of life." Inspector Whitaker is also part of the ceremonial team that will represent the SES at an annual memorial service that will be held in October in Sydney. Looking back at the recent natural disasters on the Mid North Coast, Inspector Whitaker said a few key lessons came out of them. The "big flood" of 2021 will be talked about for a very long time, according to Inspector Whitaker, while 2025 to date has been plagued with weather events he has not seen for a very long time. "Each time we learn a bit more, we get stronger, and we're able to respond better to the next event," he said. "Nothing is ever perfect." Advancements in technology over this period have also been a standout to Inspector Whitaker. "We're bringing in new capabilities all of the time," he said. On natural disasters as a whole, Inspector Whitaker said that every eight to 12 years there has been a major flood or storm event. During the May weather event, Inspector Whitaker's role was to support the local commander who has the responsibility for making sure that SES operations run as smoothly as possible, and to also support the people who get out in the field and do the hands-on work. Inspector Whitaker is now part of a team compiling a capability analysis. The report will highlight where training shortfalls are, how the gaps will be filled and if there will be a need for a recruitment drive. For over 50 years, SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Commander Garry Whitaker has been a volunteer working behind the scenes. That all changed in early August when Inspector Whitaker was recognised on the state stage. He was awarded the SES officer of the year and volunteer officer of the year at the Rotary Emergency Service Awards (RESCA) in early August. The honour came as a surprise to Inspector Whitaker. "I'm still a bit shocked about that. It's a huge honour," he said. "When I looked around at all the other finalists and all the other people in the room, it was a pretty impressive bunch of people who have given so much to their communities." The following morning, Inspector Whitaker returned to the region as strong winds and rainfall lashed the Mid North Coast. About 140 jobs were logged within the Hastings cluster (Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Camden Haven). Homes were without power, and roads were blocked due to downed trees. The Hastings cluster had about 50 volunteers who assisted the community on August 2 and 3. It has been a busy period for the region's emergency units as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the May floods have all impacted the area this year. However, it is after weather events that Inspector Whitaker has seen an increase in volunteer numbers. Volunteers have been the mainstay in helping local communities throughout these natural disasters. The SES's Hastings cluster alone responded to about 591 jobs during the May floods. "It's a pretty exciting time to be a volunteer, to be honest. Because there are so many ways that you can serve," he said. "You don't have to climb a ladder. Some people will choose to get involved in the technology, some would just simply like to do admin work." Inspector Whitaker said there has been a large focus on fatigue management of unit members, particularly in years like 2025 where "we really haven't stopped". The attrition rate is one of the factors, while some volunteers find that the roles do not suit them. Inspector Whitaker said that five years of service from a member is about the average. "But then others will stay on; it becomes their chosen activity," he said. This is exactly the situation Inspector Whitaker finds himself in. After retirement, he shares his time between the SES and the RFS's Yarramalong unit. "Volunteering is pretty special. I like to go out, hoping that I've done some good," he said. "I think a big part of that is encouraging, guiding and teaching the next generation and the one after that. "Hopefully, we'll be able to keep this going for as long as we're on the planet." His journey in volunteering started during Scouts, where he would complete Rovers (for people aged between 18 and 25) with the highest honour - the Queen's Scout Award. Inspector Whitaker then entered the Civil Defence Service (which was later renamed the SES) as a friend's brother was part of the organisation. "We thought it's a really great way to use the skills that we have and take it more broadly into the community," he said. "Helping people is a huge part of it. But there's all the other elements of it, the camaraderie, the friends that you make, and the ongoing opportunities to do exciting things. "There are always new things to learn as well. And I guess that's a passion of mine. I think if you go too many days without learning something new, you've wasted a bit of life." Inspector Whitaker is also part of the ceremonial team that will represent the SES at an annual memorial service that will be held in October in Sydney. Looking back at the recent natural disasters on the Mid North Coast, Inspector Whitaker said a few key lessons came out of them. The "big flood" of 2021 will be talked about for a very long time, according to Inspector Whitaker, while 2025 to date has been plagued with weather events he has not seen for a very long time. "Each time we learn a bit more, we get stronger, and we're able to respond better to the next event," he said. "Nothing is ever perfect." Advancements in technology over this period have also been a standout to Inspector Whitaker. "We're bringing in new capabilities all of the time," he said. On natural disasters as a whole, Inspector Whitaker said that every eight to 12 years there has been a major flood or storm event. During the May weather event, Inspector Whitaker's role was to support the local commander who has the responsibility for making sure that SES operations run as smoothly as possible, and to also support the people who get out in the field and do the hands-on work. Inspector Whitaker is now part of a team compiling a capability analysis. The report will highlight where training shortfalls are, how the gaps will be filled and if there will be a need for a recruitment drive.
ABC News
2 days ago
- ABC News
Ferries return to Balmain West for first time in over a decade
More services could run from a newly reopened ferry wharf in Sydney's Inner West if enough commuters use it, according to the state's public transport agency. Ferries began running from the Balmain West wharf into the city for the first time in over a decade on Monday morning, drawing dozens of patrons looking for a new alternative to avoid the busy main roads during peak hour. The morning service includes just four ferry services running between Chiswick and Circular Quay, while four afternoon peak services will run from 3pm from the city. The Balmain West ferry wharf was closed in 2013 by the Coalition government due to low patronage. At the time, just 48 passengers were using the wharf in a day. Transport NSW coordinator-general Howard Collins said more services might be added if patronage lifted. "We are encouraging people who live locally to look at [this] alternative to get into the city pretty quickly," Mr Collins said. "If the locals find it's a useful service, then we will encourage the operator to run more services." The service will only run on weekdays, although Mr Collins flagged a possible weekend service in summer if demand rose. "I think [in] summer, this will be a spot people will want to come to," Mr Collins said. Locals campaigning to bring the ferry service back had been citing recent construction of apartments near the wharf, along with increased traffic congestion heading into the city after the opening of the Rozelle Interchange. Coincidentally, a three-vehicle crash on the Anzac Bridge forced two eastbound lanes to close on Monday morning, forcing heavy traffic through Rozelle. ABC Radio Sydney counted four passengers on the very first service boarding at the wharf at 6am, while nine boarded at 7am before a swathe of 43 passengers boarded at 8am. David Howard-Jones, who lives around the corner, boarded the first service to the city with his son. He was happy to see the return of the ferries. "It's wonderful. I love travelling by public transport and the ferry — what beats it in Sydney?" Mr Howard-Jones said. "I don't drive into the city because the [Rozelle] interchange is mad." Also on board the first service was Victor Young, who was the architect for the Balmain West wharf when wharves on the Parramatta River were upgraded for the Sydney Olympics to have accessible ramps. "It's looking a bit old and tired but it makes me happy," Mr Young said.
Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Sky News AU
Wet weather to hit southeast Queensland and New South Wales on Monday with cold weather to return in Melbourne
Wet weather is expected to return next week to southeast Queensland and New South Wales with residents in Sydney and Brisbane expected to cop the worse of it. Residents in New South Wales will see rain on Monday whilst Brisbane is expected to cop a drenching on Tuesday. Within that rain band, some gauges may see totals between 100-110mm, but it is unclear where it is expected to hit. This weekend, it is expected to be a cold one in Melbourne and Hobart as a cold front sweeps across the southeast of the country, but Perth will be spared the worse of the weather on Saturday breaking a six-week streak of wet weather. Across the weekend, conditions across the capital cities are expected to be mostly settled ahead of a change in the weather next week. On Saturday, Darwin will be mostly overcast with tops of 33C, Brisbane will be sunny with tops of 24C whilst Sydney will have a mostly cloudy start to the day with tops of 18C. Residents in Canberra will wake to a cold start before mostly cloudy skies, with a top of 12 degrees, whilst Melbourne and Hobart will shiver through a cold front with tops of 12. Adelaide will be warm with tops of 14 whilst Perth will be sunny with tops of 20. The sunny weather on Saturday breaks a six week weekend of wet weather for the western Australian capital which saw a 30 year record broken for the wettest winter in the Perth area. But on Sunday, conditions are expected to change as a rain band begins to cross the eastern states, with temperatures falling in Sydney to 17 and a frosty and cold start to the day in Canberra with lows of -4 and highs of 13. Conditions will also be cool in Hobart, Melbourne and Adelaide with a top of 12 in the Victorian and Tasmanian capitals whilst a mostly cloudy but warm day will greet residents in Perth. Brisbane and Darwin will be sunny. Sky News Weather Meteorologist Rob Sharpe said that the rain gauges across the eastern states were expected to be high, but could not pinpoint where the totals were expected to surpass 100mm. 'Somewhere between the Sunshine Coast and Illawarra will almost certainly exceed 100mm next week with even a chance of somewhere notching up more than 150mm," Sharpe said. The Bureau of Meteorology has not issued any weather warnings for the two states and the SES has not issued any flood warnings, but it is expected that warnings could be issued if rivers are likely to peak. However, the BoM has issued a marine wind warning for the Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast for Saturday.
