It looks like Sydney and Brisbane are in for a wet week, but don’t pack away the summer gear just yet! According to the Bureau of Meteorology, showers and storms are a typical part of the Aussie summer, especially in northern Australia, south-east Queensland, and eastern New South Wales.
Senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury explained that this week is shaping up to be a bit wetter for south-east Queensland and eastern New South Wales. "Sydney’s seven-day forecast suggests showers or even a possible storm almost every day,” she said on Thursday. An inland trough is keeping moisture in the area and isn't budging anytime soon.
On Friday, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Redland City in south-east Queensland after Stradbroke Island recorded a whopping 162mm of rain in 24 hours. Most other areas in the region saw rainfall totals between 20-40mm.
In NSW, rain over the past day ranged from 10-30mm, with Crabbes Creek near the Queensland border recording the highest at 62.5mm. Bradbury noted that while it wasn’t out of the ordinary for the Northern Rivers area, it’s still a sign of active weather in the region.
Friday’s showers and storms could move inland, affecting areas like the Darling Downs, Granite Belt, and parts of central Queensland. Some of these storms could be severe, with heavy rain leading to flash flooding, damaging winds, or large hail. Similar risks extend into parts of NSW, including the North West Slopes, Northern Tablelands, and Central Tablelands.
Looking ahead, the Bureau predicts a wetter-than-average season for much of eastern, western, and northern Australia. But don’t worry – there will still be warm and dry spells. Remember Sydney’s sunny weather just last weekend?
As for cities further south, like Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, and Perth, it’s a sunnier story. While Melbourne and Hobart might see some patchy rain or a rumble of thunder over the weekend, the general outlook is dry and pleasant.
So, whether you’re in rain boots or sunnies this week, there’s a little something for everyone in the forecast!
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