Evacuation warnings for parts of NSW amid record rain
More than 30 schools are closed, roads are cut off and dozens of residents have been evacuated in the middle of the night, as the NSW Central Coast and Hunter Valley bear the brunt of a days-long severe weather system bringing intense rainfall.
The bureau of meteorology is also forecasting hazardous surf and damaging winds - with fears for properties along the coast - and this weather is expected to hang around for days.
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News.com.au
31 minutes ago
- News.com.au
First week of winter brings extreme weather to southern Australia
Heavy rain is expected to smash southwestern WA, as two cold systems bring wintry weather to Tasmania and southeastern mainland Australia after the nation's unseasonably warm autumn. Senior Meteorologist Rob Sharpe revealed on Tuesday Australia as a whole had experienced its fourth warmest autumn on record. 'It was a warmer autumn, particularly for the southwest and southeast, where, as a whole, those two regions were the warmest on record,' Mr Sharpe said. 'For the country as a whole, it was the fourth warmest on record for autumn.' However conditions are now expected to rapidly cool as the country enters the first week of winter. A band of wet and stormy weather is moving toward the west coast and will likely bring rain from the corner of the Pilbara and Gayscoyne down to into the southern districts of WA on Monday. 'One of the primary impacts as this (moves) on to the country today is going to be thunderstorms,' Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Angus Hines said. 'And in particular the risk is there for some severe thunderstorms. 'Severe thunderstorms can be classified as such for a variety of reasons, and today it looks like the most likely impact would be damaging wind gusts.' Mr Hines said the wind could cause damage to trees which could fall onto cars and properties, cause power outages and warned there is also a chance of flash flooding. 'This is all happening on Monday, but it's not just a one day weather event … Tuesday, we'll see something quite similar,' he said. 'Our initial band pushes inland, but that's followed up by this further mix of showers and storms and cold winds onto the southwest coast, which is going to last right through Tuesday in fact, into Wednesday.' Mr Hines said rainfall totals would be heaviest from Perth down the far-south west coast, measuring between 50mm and 100mm from Monday to Wednesday. Despite the incoming deluge, Perth is expected to reach mild maximum temperatures of 21C on Tuesday, and 20C on Wednesday. On the eastern side of the country, two separate cold systems are also expected to roll through Tasmania and southeastern mainland Australia this week. 'The big story here is the winds. They're southerly and they're bringing in that cold,' Mr Sharpe said. 'By tomorrow [Tuesday], Victoria and Tasmania will be much colder. We'll be feeling the chill by Wednesday right across south eastern parts of the country.' The bureau has predicted possible thunderstorms in Victoria on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. A low off northeastern NSW may bring showers to the region, and some of the coldest maximums of the year thus far. The bureau has issued a warning to sheep graziers in parts of the Snowy Mountains on Tuesday, as the conditions may lead to a loss of lamb and sheep. There is also a marine wind warning in place for various locations on the NSW coast on Tuesday. As the weekend approaches, so does a second cold front – a polar air mass which will move towards southeastern Australia. It is expected to bring snow to the highest parts of the mainland region on Saturday. WeatherZone reports later on Sunday into Monday, a more significant cold outbreak will then hit the same part of the country. On Tuesday, Sydney is set to reach a maximum of 16C, with south-westerly winds between 25 to 35 km/h and possible showers in the evening expected. Canberra residents will shiver through the morning, with a minimum of 1C predicted, although they may get the opportunity to thaw out by lunchtime, with maximums of 17C expected. Melbourne is set for a gloomy Tuesday, with a very high chance of showers and cloudy conditions slated. The maximum temperature will be a brisk 14C. It will be even cooler in Hobart, with the temperature set to reach only 12C. There is a medium chance of showers for the city. There is also a slight chance of showers in the morning for Brisbane, but it will likely become a mostly sunny day reaching tops of 25C. Darwin will enjoy a mostly sunny day, with temperatures reaching 31C.
West Australian
an hour ago
- West Australian
WA and Perth weather: Severe thunderstorms forecast to hit Perth metro area, damaging winds could cause chaos
West Aussies are being told to prepare for damage to trees, power outages and flash flooding as a severe thunderstorm barrels towards the coast. The Bureau of Meteorology's forecast shows a band of showers and thunderstorms heading 'directly for Western Australia'. While wet and stormy conditions will impact most of the west coast on Monday afternoon, the severe thunderstorms are only forecast between Jurien Bay and Margaret River — including the Perth metro area — on Monday afternoon and into the evening. Meteorologist Angus Hines said the severe thunderstorms will hit the far western suburbs of Perth but are unlikely to move into the Hills or out to the eastern suburbs. 'Severe thunderstorms can be classified as such for a variety of reasons, and (on Monday) it looks like the most likely impact would be damaging wind gusts,' Mr Hines said. 'A couple of the impacts which we may see if these storms ramp up later on Monday (are) damage to trees and branches. And of course they can then fall down onto cars, fences or even property. 'We could potentially see power outages if those winds interact with power lines and there is the chance for some areas of heavy rainfall as well. 'It's not only wind which could cause an issue, and that may lead to areas of flash flooding where those storms do occur. Mr Hines also said this weather will not be a one day event, warning the stormy conditions are likely to stretch into Tuesday and even Wednesday. While the thunderstorm impact zone becomes significantly bigger on Tuesday, the possible severe thunderstorms are only likely to hit area from Perth's southern suburb to Margaret River. Mr Hines warned rain will become the major issue of Tuesday's thunderstorms. 'This is going to bring some of the more significant rain that we have seen over the last couple of months,' Mr Hines said. 'It is going to be very different how much rainfall you get depending on where you live. 'And by far the most significant accumulations are going to hug that west coast from Perth down to the far south-west, we could easily see 50mm to 100mm between Monday and Wednesday, potentially even more than that in a few locations, especially if those thunderstorms ramp up.' He said the rain totals will be significantly less inland. 'Through the agricultural and growing regions a little bit inland through the Great Southern and the Wheatbelt, even down towards the south coast, the rainfall is much patchier and the totals are lower anywhere between 5mm and 25mm possible through these areas,' Mr Hines said. West Aussies are urged to keep an eye on weather warnings and the forecast this week. Tuesday : 21C, rain and possible thunderstorms Wednesday: 20C, showers and possible thunderstorms Thursday: 20C, showers and possible thunderstorms Friday: 19C, cloudy Saturday: 20C, cloudy Sunday: 20C, mostly sunny
Perth Now
an hour ago
- Perth Now
Severe thunderstorm barrelling towards Perth metro area
West Aussies are being told to prepare for damage to trees, power outages and flash flooding as a severe thunderstorm barrels towards the coast. The Bureau of Meteorology's forecast shows a band of showers and thunderstorms heading 'directly for Western Australia'. While wet and stormy conditions will impact most of the west coast on Monday afternoon, the severe thunderstorms are only forecast between Jurien Bay and Margaret River — including the Perth metro area — on Monday afternoon and into the evening. Meteorologist Angus Hines said the severe thunderstorms will hit the far western suburbs of Perth but are unlikely to move into the Hills or out to the eastern suburbs. 'Severe thunderstorms can be classified as such for a variety of reasons, and (on Monday) it looks like the most likely impact would be damaging wind gusts,' Mr Hines said. 'A couple of the impacts which we may see if these storms ramp up later on Monday (are) damage to trees and branches. And of course they can then fall down onto cars, fences or even property. 'We could potentially see power outages if those winds interact with power lines and there is the chance for some areas of heavy rainfall as well. 'It's not only wind which could cause an issue, and that may lead to areas of flash flooding where those storms do occur. Mr Hines also said this weather will not be a one day event, warning the stormy conditions are likely to stretch into Tuesday and even Wednesday. While the thunderstorm impact zone becomes significantly bigger on Tuesday, the possible severe thunderstorms are only likely to hit area from Perth's southern suburb to Margaret River. Mr Hines warned rain will become the major issue of Tuesday's thunderstorms. 'This is going to bring some of the more significant rain that we have seen over the last couple of months,' Mr Hines said. 'It is going to be very different how much rainfall you get depending on where you live. 'And by far the most significant accumulations are going to hug that west coast from Perth down to the far south-west, we could easily see 50mm to 100mm between Monday and Wednesday, potentially even more than that in a few locations, especially if those thunderstorms ramp up.' He said the rain totals will be significantly less inland. 'Through the agricultural and growing regions a little bit inland through the Great Southern and the Wheatbelt, even down towards the south coast, the rainfall is much patchier and the totals are lower anywhere between 5mm and 25mm possible through these areas,' Mr Hines said. West Aussies are urged to keep an eye on weather warnings and the forecast this week. Tuesday: 21C, rain and possible thunderstorms Wednesday: 20C, showers and possible thunderstorms Thursday: 20C, showers and possible thunderstorms Friday: 19C, cloudy Saturday: 20C, cloudy Sunday: 20C, mostly sunny
