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News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Climate
- News.com.au
Thousands of NSW residents face a heartbreaking clean up after deadly floods
Tens of thousands of NSW residents face a heartbreaking clean up after deadly floods left a wave of destruction. Five people were killed as a catastrophic weather event left 50,000 people isolated in the Mid North Coast before the rain pummelled Sydney on Friday, triggering train delays and cancelled flights across the city. The SES received 6800 call outs and estimate about 10,000 properties have been damaged in the devastating floods. Flooding is affecting large parts of the state east of the Great Dividing Range from the Northern Rivers to the South Coast. Sections of the Pacific Highway and Macquarie Pass were shutdown due to roads being inundated with water. The worst hit areas were located near river systems on the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions including Taree, Kempsey, Port Macquarie and Wauchope. Comboyne in the Manning River catchment recorded 700mm of rainfall with other places receiving 500 to 6oomm of rain across the week. Authorities warned as rainfall eased along the NSW coastline across the weekend the risk from flooding was far from over as water from heavier falls made its way downstream. Meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said there would still be widespread significant flooding before another weather system hit the state on Monday bringing strong winds and moderate rainfall. 'River peaks are flowing through lower parts of the catchment, and major flood warnings are in place for the Macleay River, the Hastings River, Wollombi Brook and Tuggerah Lake, with minor to moderate flood warnings for much of the entirety of NSW east coast,' she said.
West Australian
16-05-2025
- Climate
- West Australian
Heavy rain, winds blast NSW coast as snow falls across Victoria in wild bout of weekend weather
A triple threat of weather is forecast to blast millions of Aussies this weekend, as heavy rain and winds hit the east coast and snow falls in the southern alpine region. The first 'significant' snowfall of the year will hit Australia's mainland as a cold front settles in over the weekend. Snowfall to elevations as low as 900 metres has been forecasted, as a trough develops. Weatherzone reports up to 5cm of snow will gather at higher elevations with a higher chance of falls as the cold front drags moisture from a warmer than usual Tasman Sea. The low pressure troughs sitting along the east coast are also causing 'unsettled weather', according to senior meteorologist at the at the Bureau of Meteorology, Miriam Bradbury. 'This weather pattern will continue into Friday, with the potential for some more moderate rainfall across the southeast of Queensland as we move into the later part of Friday and into Saturday,' Ms Bradbury said on Friday. 'A cold front is expected to cross southeast Australia, ushering in what is likely to be the coldest weekend of the year so far. 'We'll see scattered showers and locally gusty winds developing late (on Friday), going in to early (Saturday) as the front moves through.' Flood warnings have been issued in New South Wales as some areas of the state are predicted to be lashed with up to 50 to 99mm of rain in just one day. A minor flood warning has been issued for the Warrego River and the Darling River. An initial flood watch warning has also been issued for the Manning, Myall, Paterson Williams and Hunter catchments. Heavy fog has also hit Sydney, and drivers in Western suburbs are warned to take extreme care due to reduced visibility. Temperatures in the harbourside city are predicted to reach a max of 22 degrees, but will be a mostly sunny day with rains predicted for later in the evening. Queensland is also facing heavy rains, with Surfers Paradise bearing the brunt with showers up to 15mm. Brisbane is facing up to 10mm of rain, and the Sunshine Coast follows closely with up to 9mm. A minor flood warning has been issued for the Lower Diamantina River, and Eyre Creek. Brisbane is forecasted to hit a maximum of 26 degrees, and a 90 per cent chance of rain up to 10mm. Thunderstorms may batter the urban hub this morning, but are predicted to ease as the day goes on. Lucky Victorians could catch early snowfall, especially in North Central and North East regions. Lake Mountain, Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek will all probably see snow, following rainfall. Regional Victoria could also receive some drought relief, as particular regions may experience showers. Swan Hill, Ouyen, Horsham, Stawell, Nhill, Edenhope, Lake Eildon, most of Central Victoria, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland will be hit with rainfall. Melburnians are predicted to cop 15mm of rainfall with a 95 per cent chance of rain and temperatures of up to 14 degrees. It will be a cloudy day with winds up to 25km/h. Although South Australia is facing minimal showers, a flood warning has still been issued for inland rivers as water levels remain elevated and fall slowly, impacting drivers. Floodwaters from the Warburton River are flowing into northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and will continue for several weeks. Along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes, creek levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly. Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region. Adelaide is forecasted with a 70 per cent chance of rain of up to 3mm, and temperatures up to 16 degrees. Darwin will be sunny and 31 degrees, with a zero chance of rain. Smoke haze may impact the region, and winds of up to 25km/h will ease later in the day. Perth will experience similar weather conditions with a sunny 26 degrees, with a 5 per cent chance of rain. Winds of up to 20km/h will ease around midday, and could pick up again in an easterly direction in the evening. It will be chilly in Tasmania, with a maximum temperature of 11 degrees predicted for the day, along with a 30 per cent chance of rain. Small hail could rain over the region, along with winds of up to 30km/h.
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Climate
- Perth Now
Triple threat of weather to blast millions
A triple threat of weather is forecast to blast millions of Aussies this weekend, as heavy rain and winds hit the east coast and snow falls in the southern alpine region. The first 'significant' snowfall of the year will hit Australia's mainland as a cold front settles in over the weekend. Snowfall to elevations as low as 900 metres has been forecasted, as a trough develops. Weatherzone reports up to 5cm of snow will gather at higher elevations with a higher chance of falls as the cold front drags moisture from a warmer than usual Tasman Sea. Heavy rain is forecast to hit the east coast of NSW over the weekend, while snow is forecast to fall in the southern alpine region of Australia. Weatherzone Credit: Supplied Snowfall to elevations as low as 900 metres has been forecasted. Weatherzone Credit: Supplied The low pressure troughs sitting along the east coast are also causing 'unsettled weather', according to senior meteorologist at the at the Bureau of Meteorology, Miriam Bradbury. 'This weather pattern will continue into Friday, with the potential for some more moderate rainfall across the southeast of Queensland as we move into the later part of Friday and into Saturday,' Ms Bradbury said on Friday. 'A cold front is expected to cross southeast Australia, ushering in what is likely to be the coldest weekend of the year so far. 'We'll see scattered showers and locally gusty winds developing late (on Friday), going in to early (Saturday) as the front moves through.' Low pressure troughs sitting along the east coast are also causing 'unsettled weather', according to the Bureau of Meteorology. NewsWire / Damian Shaw Credit: News Corp Australia Flood warnings have been issued in New South Wales as some areas of the state are predicted to be lashed with up to 50 to 99mm of rain in just one day. A minor flood warning has been issued for the Warrego River and the Darling River. An initial flood watch warning has also been issued for the Manning, Myall, Paterson Williams and Hunter catchments. Heavy fog has also hit Sydney, and drivers in Western suburbs are warned to take extreme care due to reduced visibility. Temperatures in the harbourside city are predicted to reach a max of 22 degrees, but will be a mostly sunny day with rains predicted for later in the evening. Queensland is also facing heavy rains, with Surfers Paradise bearing the brunt with showers up to 15mm. Brisbane is facing up to 10mm of rain, and the Sunshine Coast follows closely with up to 9mm. A minor flood warning has been issued for the Lower Diamantina River, and Eyre Creek. Brisbane is forecasted to hit a maximum of 26 degrees, and a 90 per cent chance of rain up to 10mm. Thunderstorms may batter the urban hub this morning, but are predicted to ease as the day goes on. Rain is predicted to lash NSW and QLD on Saturday. Supplied Credit: Supplied Lucky Victorians could catch early snowfall, especially in North Central and North East regions. Lake Mountain, Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek will all probably see snow, following rainfall. Regional Victoria could also receive some drought relief, as particular regions may experience showers. Swan Hill, Ouyen, Horsham, Stawell, Nhill, Edenhope, Lake Eildon, most of Central Victoria, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland will be hit with rainfall. Melburnians are predicted to cop 15mm of rainfall with a 95 per cent chance of rain and temperatures of up to 14 degrees. It will be a cloudy day with winds up to 25km/h. Snowfall may hit regional Victoria, showers in multiple areas and Melbourne to be hit with rain and cold weather. Supplied Credit: Supplied Although South Australia is facing minimal showers, a flood warning has still been issued for inland rivers as water levels remain elevated and fall slowly, impacting drivers. Floodwaters from the Warburton River are flowing into northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and will continue for several weeks. Along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes, creek levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly. Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region. Adelaide is forecasted with a 70 per cent chance of rain of up to 3mm, and temperatures up to 16 degrees. Darwin will be sunny and 31 degrees, with a zero chance of rain. Smoke haze may impact the region, and winds of up to 25km/h will ease later in the day. Perth will experience similar weather conditions with a sunny 26 degrees, with a 5 per cent chance of rain. Winds of up to 20km/h will ease around midday, and could pick up again in an easterly direction in the evening. It will be chilly in Tasmania, with a maximum temperature of 11 degrees predicted for the day, along with a 30 per cent chance of rain. Small hail could rain over the region, along with winds of up to 30km/h.
News.com.au
16-05-2025
- Climate
- News.com.au
Heavy rain, winds blast NSW coast as snow falls across Victoria in wild bout of weekend weather
A triple threat of weather is forecast to blast millions of Aussies this weekend, as heavy rain and winds hit the east coast and snow falls in the southern alpine region. The first 'significant' snowfall of the year will hit Australia's mainland as a cold front settles in over the weekend. Snowfall to elevations as low as 900 metres has been forecasted, as a trough develops. Weatherzone reports up to 5cm of snow will gather at higher elevations with a higher chance of falls as the cold front drags moisture from a warmer than usual Tasman Sea. The low pressure troughs sitting along the east coast are also causing 'unsettled weather', according to senior meteorologist at the at the Bureau of Meteorology, Miriam Bradbury. 'This weather pattern will continue into Friday, with the potential for some more moderate rainfall across the southeast of Queensland as we move into the later part of Friday and into Saturday,' Ms Bradbury said on Friday. 'A cold front is expected to cross southeast Australia, ushering in what is likely to be the coldest weekend of the year so far. 'We'll see scattered showers and locally gusty winds developing late (on Friday), going in to early (Saturday) as the front moves through.' NSW Flood warnings have been issued in New South Wales as some areas of the state are predicted to be lashed with up to 50 to 99mm of rain in just one day. A minor flood warning has been issued for the Warrego River and the Darling River. An initial flood watch warning has also been issued for the Manning, Myall, Paterson Williams and Hunter catchments. Heavy fog has also hit Sydney, and drivers in Western suburbs are warned to take extreme care due to reduced visibility. Temperatures in the harbourside city are predicted to reach a max of 22 degrees, but will be a mostly sunny day with rains predicted for later in the evening. Queensland Queensland is also facing heavy rains, with Surfers Paradise bearing the brunt with showers up to 15mm. Brisbane is facing up to 10mm of rain, and the Sunshine Coast follows closely with up to 9mm. A minor flood warning has been issued for the Lower Diamantina River, and Eyre Creek. Brisbane is forecasted to hit a maximum of 26 degrees, and a 90 per cent chance of rain up to 10mm. Thunderstorms may batter the urban hub this morning, but are predicted to ease as the day goes on. Victoria Lucky Victorians could catch early snowfall, especially in North Central and North East regions. Lake Mountain, Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, Falls Creek will all probably see snow, following rainfall. Regional Victoria could also receive some drought relief, as particular regions may experience showers. Swan Hill, Ouyen, Horsham, Stawell, Nhill, Edenhope, Lake Eildon, most of Central Victoria, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland will be hit with rainfall. Melburnians are predicted to cop 15mm of rainfall with a 95 per cent chance of rain and temperatures of up to 14 degrees. It will be a cloudy day with winds up to 25km/h. South Australia Although South Australia is facing minimal showers, a flood warning has still been issued for inland rivers as water levels remain elevated and fall slowly, impacting drivers. Floodwaters from the Warburton River are flowing into northern parts of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and will continue for several weeks. Along Cooper Creek at Walkers Crossing and Coongie Lakes, creek levels remain elevated and continue to fall slowly. Floodwaters may cut roads and access tracks, and in particular river crossings, impacting travel in the region. Adelaide is forecasted with a 70 per cent chance of rain of up to 3mm, and temperatures up to 16 degrees. Northern Territory Darwin will be sunny and 31 degrees, with a zero chance of rain. Smoke haze may impact the region, and winds of up to 25km/h will ease later in the day. Western Australia Perth will experience similar weather conditions with a sunny 26 degrees, with a 5 per cent chance of rain. Winds of up to 20km/h will ease around midday, and could pick up again in an easterly direction in the evening. It will be chilly in Tasmania, with a maximum temperature of 11 degrees predicted for the day, along with a 30 per cent chance of rain. Small hail could rain over the region, along with winds of up to 30km/h.
The Guardian
16-05-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
‘Rough end to the weekend': wintry weather on the way for south-east Australia
Winter is coming for south-eastern Australia this weekend, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting rain, hail and even snow for some parts of the country. In New South Wales, wet and windy conditions could see a 'really rough end to the weekend', Miriam Bradbury, a senior meteorologist at the bureau, said. On Sunday, that 'double whammy' of heavy rain and strong, gusty winds would focus on the state's south coast before shifting towards the Central Coast on Monday and Tuesday, creating dangerous driving and hazardous surf conditions, she said. Maximum temperatures in Sydney were expected to reach 21C on Saturday and 18C on Sunday, with a medium to high chance of showers, and the potential for thunderstorms near the coast on Sunday. In Melbourne, 14C was the forecast maximum for Saturday, with a high chance of showers. Sunday would bring patches of morning frost with a high of 15. Wind gusts of 70 to 90km/h were expected to ramp up across the south coast of NSW from Sunday, increasing through the Central Coast on Monday, potentially extending into Tuesday. The Hunter and Central Coast would be the wettest, with two-day rainfall totals forecast to exceed 150mm, Bradbury said. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton's Clear Air column as a free newsletter In Victoria and Tasmania, a cold front in the south-east would deliver 'a wintry blast' that could see maximum temperatures in the low teens. 'It's going to be a very, very chilly weekend,' she said. Many places in those states would experience their coldest day of the year so far. Some might even see hail or snow. 'The overnight temperatures will drop as well, particularly from Sunday,' Bradbury said. 'Most areas will see night-time conditions below 5C, with parts of Tasmania, regional Victoria and southern South Australia, expecting temperatures below zero.' Hobart was expected to reach a top of 11C on Saturday and 13C on Sunday. There was potential for snow at 500 metres over Tasmania, and at 1,000 metres in Victoria. 'We could see a couple of flurries about the Grampians,' Bradbury said. In South Australia, which remained in the grip of a record dry, showery activity would likely be confined to the coast and 'on the low side of things' – less than 10 to 15mm was expected – she said. 'Unfortunately, for those very, very dry areas through the east and south-east in particular, we're not looking at any significant rain over the next seven days,' she said. Along with much-needed rain, the state was holding out for strong westerly winds in order to break up a toxic algal bloom, which had lingered on the state's coastline since March. Sign up to Clear Air Australia Adam Morton brings you incisive analysis about the politics and impact of the climate crisis after newsletter promotion SA's best chance of wind was on Saturday, Bradbury said, when cool, southerly winds were forecast for southern and coastal areas. Adelaide would see maximum temperatures of 17C across the weekend, with showers on Saturday clearing and mostly sunny by Sunday. Meanwhile south-east Queensland would see showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, clearing by the afternoon. Brisbane could expect a top of 26C and a high chance of showers on Saturday, which were expected to ease on Sunday with a top of 26C. In Western Australia, settled and unusually warm conditions continued, Bradbury said. 'Western Australia, particularly the south-west land division, is remaining 2 to 5C above average through the weekend into early next week,' she said. 'For Perth, that means we're going to see temperatures in the mid to high 20s all the way through to about next Tuesday.' Mostly sunny, Perth was expected to reach 26C on Saturday and 27C on Sunday. Sunny and a top of 32C was expected for Darwin. Canberra would reach 18C on Saturday and 13C on Sunday, according to the BoM.
