Rain and Storms Set to Soak Victoria and NSW Over Long Weekend

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If you’re in Victoria or NSW, better keep the umbrella handy this long weekend. A wave of heavy rain and thunderstorms is set to roll in, kicking off as early as Anzac Day (Friday), and sticking around through the weekend.

It’s all thanks to a broad low pressure trough and cold front, which, as the weather maps show, are combining forces with tropical moisture streaming in from both the northwest and northeast of Australia. Basically, we’ve got the perfect recipe for some wild weather.

Victoria:

Victorians should brace for a wet and stormy Anzac Day, especially across western and central parts of the state. Storms could start around dawn (yes, right when those dawn services are happening), with heavier rain and severe thunderstorms likely from late morning through to early evening. Eastern Victoria may dodge the worst of it, but the rest of the state should expect to get a good soaking.

Forecasts suggest widespread rainfalls of 20-30mm, with some spots potentially picking up 40-50mm, especially in the central and northern areas. While that’s not exactly picnic weather, it’s much-needed relief for parts of Victoria that have been dealing with serious rainfall deficiencies over the last year or two.

Storms could linger into early Saturday, but by Sunday, a high pressure ridge should push most of the showers away, leaving behind a cooler, cloudy day.

New South Wales:

NSW won't escape the downpour either. Southwestern areas are up first, with heavy rain and intense thunderstorms expected Friday afternoon and evening. By Saturday, that rain spreads out over the west and central regions, reaching Sydney and the east by Saturday afternoon and into the evening.

Storms are likely to bring localised heavy downpours, and there's also a chance of large hail and damaging winds, especially over western and northern NSW.

Expect 15-30mm of rain across large parts of the state — with potentially more in the east once the trough deepens on Sunday.

As the system intensifies and a low pressure system develops off the coast, southerly winds will strengthen along the eastern seaboard on Sunday, and gusty showers could hang around into Monday.

So, whether you're heading to a dawn service, planning a road trip, or just trying to enjoy a quiet weekend — make sure you’re checking forecasts regularly and have a backup plan in case the weather turns. Stay safe and dry out there!

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