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The Guardian
16 hours ago
- The Guardian
‘Stay ready and stay safe': NSW braced for intense rainfall and risk of floods
People in New South Wales have been warned to 'stay ready and stay safe' as another bout of intense rainfall, which could lead to floods, is about to hit the state. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood watches across NSW, including parts of the mid-north coast, Hunter, Nepean and north west slopes. A major flood warning has been issued for the Namoi River and a moderate flood warning for the Peel River. The NSW SES deputy commissioner, Deb Platz, acknowledged people were worn out after a run of wild weather, but she urged people to prepare. Sign up: AU Breaking News email 'We do know that people are tired, and that can lead to some complacency. Please, for your own safety, think of your family, friends and colleagues, your neighbors, please stay abreast of what is happening,' she said. 'We're urging the community to be ready and be safe.' The weather is expected to deteriorate later on Wednesday, according to the SES, with heavy rainfall likely in areas west of Tamworth and along the northern coast. The 'wettest period' for NSW and southern Queensland would come between now and Friday, according to the bureau. Miriam Bradbury, senior meteorologist at the BoM, said widespread and persistent rainfall was expected over the coming days, reaching totals of between 60 and 120mm, with some places likely to receive in excess of 150mm. 'Some of those higher accumulations include places like Sydney [and] all the way up to around the Gold Coast in Queensland,' she said. That amount of rain falling on already saturated ground could lead to flash flooding and rising rivers, she said. According to the BoM, the weather system was caused by a low pressure trough along the state's coastline, drawing in moist air from the ocean – with warmer-than-average sea temperatures – and a high pressure system in the southern Tasman Sea. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion By 5pm Wednesday, the SES has issued 28 warnings, including a Watch and Act for people living in Goangra and surrounding areas, near the Namoi river, which could flood. The SES has already received more than 480 calls for help, and has responded to more than 180 incidents. Residents in affected areas were encouraged to prepare their homes by clearing gutters and downpipes, trimming trees and tying down loose items. Platz reminded people to stay out of flooded areas. 'It is extremely dangerous to play, walk through, or drive through any flooded waters, and we do expect to see significant road closures during this particular event.'
The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
NSW daily rainfall could ‘nudge triple figures' with wet weather forecast to intensify
Daily rainfall in parts of New South Wales could hit triple figures this week, as Australia's east and west coasts brace for more wet and cold weather. Several places along the NSW coastline saw rainfall of more than 50mm overnight into Tuesday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, which warned that the wet weather would persist and intensify on Wednesday and Thursday. In the 24 hours to 9am, the highest rainfall was 82.4mm at Point Perpendicular and 56mm at Currarong on the south coast, and 60.5mm at Toukley and 57.4mm at Norah Heads on the mid-north coast. Sign up: AU Breaking News email Heavier falls were expected midweek across eastern NSW and south-east Queensland, where 24-hour totals could even 'nudge triple figures', meteorologist Helen Reid said. 'The key thing with this week's rain is not about how much rain could fall in one night,' Reid said. 'It's the prolonged nature of the wet-weather event where places will get light or moderate rainfall for three or four days in a row, and by the weekend, the numbers [will] have really accumulated to some quite large amounts.' That was concerning, she said, given rain was falling on to land already saturated due to a wetter-than-average winter. Flood watches were issued for the mid-north coast, the north-western slopes and the Hunter. 'Parts of the east coast, including Sydney, have already received three to four times the usual August rain, already recording 250 to 300mm of rain in the gauge since the first of the month,' Reid said. 'The land can't absorb the rain as effectively as usual, meaning more of the rain runs off into the rivers, and the river levels can rise quickly.' Anyone who lives on or near waterways between Sydney and Brisbane should keep an eye on forecasts and flood watches for the week ahead, she said. Wet and windy weather was also pummelling the west coast on Tuesday, fuelled by a stream of moisture coming off the Indian Ocean. A cold front was affecting south-western Western Australia and on its way towards Perth, bringing widespread rain, damaging winds and the risk of flash flooding. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion BoM recorded a 111km/h wind gust at Cape Leeuwin. The weather bureau issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain and damaging winds for people in the lower west, parts of the central west, the great southern and central wheat belt districts. Locations expected to be affected include Perth, Moora, Gingin, Jurien Bay, Lancelin and Badgingarra. The forecast for a week of heavy rain followed a frigid Sunday night – so far the coldest for the year – across every state and territory, according to Weatherzone. The chilliest was Thredbo, which recorded an overnight minimum of -13.2C, the coldest temperature in NSW since 2018.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
I just moved to Australia from the UK. Why do they all keep a huge weather secret from us?
For many expats, the idea of moving to Australia conjures images of endless sunshine, golden beaches and barbecues by the ocean. But for those who've actually made the move, there's one thing they say Aussies don't warn you about: the rain. Since 2022, much of the country has seen record-breaking downpours, leaving new arrivals stunned by the reality of life Down Under. UK expat Josh McCallion, who now lives in Sydney, went viral after admitting the soggy weather has been one of his biggest shocks. 'No one tells you this before moving to Australia,' he said on Instagram. 'I am from the UK, known for terrible weather, and I have never experienced rain like I have since moving to Sydney. Every single time it rains, it's a downpour. The raindrops hit you and it's almost like you're being shot, honestly. 'I'm going to the gym and it's 400m away. It's too wet for me to want to take my bike and I can't walk in this, it's ridiculous. So I'm catching the bus.' Josh's complaints struck a nerve online, with Australians and fellow expats quick to weigh in on the cultural divide over weather. UK man Josh, who now lives in Sydney, went viral after admitting the soggy weather has been one of his biggest shocks. 'As an Aussie living in the UK, this is one of the things I miss. REAL rain. Not the misty rubbish you get in the UK where it feels like you're constantly living under a damp tea towel,' one person wrote. 'When I lived in London I was like, what is wrong with your rain? I want to be soaking wet and extremely inconvenienced, not damp and mildly annoyed,' another agreed. 'Also, how come it happens all the time, instead of just for two weeks, then every other Tuesday for four hours straight as it's supposed to?' Others were shocked to learn that heavy, short bursts of rain weren't the norm everywhere. 'I never knew there wasn't heavy rain in other countries! That looks like normal rain to me - I've seen heavier,' one Aussie admitted after viewing Josh's video. While expats often complain about the intensity, locals see the drama of Australian weather as part of its charm. 'Sydney has spectacular storms especially in November through to January. Loud, fast, heavy, dark - and then the petrichor … Sydney at its best,' one fan explained. 'Sydney rain is intense and can be relentless, and that's why it's so green and beautiful,' another agreed. UK traveler Josh complained that the rain was so heavy that he couldn't walk or ride his bike even a short distance through it. 'I can't walk in this, it's ridiculous. So I'm catching the bus,' he said in the now viral video While expats often complain about the intensity, locals see the drama of Australian weather as part of its charm And for those who've experienced Australia's wildest weather, nothing else compares. 'UK weather is a joke compared to Australian weather. Can you imagine if the UK was flooding, had a cyclone and bushfires, all in the middle of a heatwave? That happens in Australia every year now,' one said. The rain debate also revealed just how different Australia's cities feel to live in. 'Sydney rain feels like you're being pelted with bullets,' one commenter joked. 'But Melbourne's weather? More like London with an identity crisis - endless drizzle, grey skies and the occasional sulk. 'When I first moved here, I really missed the Queensland summer storms: the thunder that shakes the house, lightning that lights up the sky, and those wild downpours that leave steam rising off the bitumen.' For expats who arrive chasing sunshine, the lesson is clear: Australia may be famous for its beaches, but it's the unpredictable weather - from subtropical downpours to dry desert heat - that can really define the lifestyle.
