Get ready, eastern Australia—it’s shaping up to be a stormy week ahead! Several major cities are in the crosshairs, with stormy skies and heavy rain expected to sweep across the region.
Sydney could see its first storm of the week tomorrow, with showers forecast to linger right through until next Monday. Brisbane is also set to join the rain-soaked lineup later in the week, while Melbourne might face a couple of wet days on Wednesday and Thursday.
The wild weather comes on the heels of a weekend that saw intense downpours in parts of the eastern seaboard. The Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, and some areas of Tasmania were drenched with over 100mm of rain.
According to Weatherzone, last weekend’s rain was largely driven by troughs linked to low-pressure systems in the southeast. However, this week’s storms are expected to pack an extra punch, thanks to something called “steering winds.”
“Steering winds are mid-level atmospheric winds—about 3000 meters up—that direct the movement of weather systems,” explained Weatherzone meteorologist Anthony Sharwood. He said these westerly winds would bring extra energy and wind shear, making the upcoming storms more severe.
The most dangerous storm period is likely to hit from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. This includes Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra, with forecasts warning of potentially damaging wind gusts and even flooding.
So, if you’re in the area, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the forecasts and stay prepared. It’s going to be a bumpy week of weather ahead!
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