Forecasts a heavy rainfall predicted across Australia Central and Eastern in the coming days. Clouds are already forming over central Australia, and the heavy rain is expected to move east starting Sunday July 07, 2024.
Weatherzone has forecasted that this downpour could deliver up to an entire season’s worth of rain. The rain is being driven by an unusually strong high-pressure system to the south of Australia, which will funnel moisture-laden air over the continent. This moisture, coming off unusually warm seas to the east, will collide with a cut-off upper-level low-pressure system, resulting in unseasonably heavy rain across central and eastern Australia.
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Rainfall Forecast and Impact
Weatherzone predicts 20mm to 60mm of rain across South Australia, southern and western Queensland, and northern NSW over the next four days. The heaviest rainfall is expected in Birdsville, Queensland, which could see thunderstorms and up to 20mm of rain on Friday night and Saturday. In Bourke, NSW, heavy rain and 30km/h winds are expected on Sunday.
Major Cities Weather Update
Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth are set to experience significant rainfall over the weekend, while Melbourne will remain dry. Perth could receive up to 35mm of rain between Tuesday and Wednesday, and the weather system will also bring a cold snap to some parts of the southeast. Liawenee in Tasmania’s Central Plateau recorded -13.5°C on Thursday morning, making it Tasmania’s second-coldest temperature ever.
Canberra is forecasted to be the coldest of the capital cities, with temperatures dropping to -3°C on Saturday and -2°C on Sunday. Hobart will see lows of 5°C on Saturday and 2°C on Monday.
National Overview
As usual for an Australian winter, the best chance for sunny weather is in the Top End or Western Australia. Perth will have highs of 20°C on Sunday and 21°C on Monday, although rain and clouds are also expected. Darwin will enjoy mostly sunny weather with highs of 31°C on Friday, 32°C on Saturday and Sunday, and 33°C on Monday.
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