Persistent Rainbands Extend from Sydney to Queensland
The east coast of Australia is in line for yet another damp slog, with the wet weather not showing any likelihood of breaking. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) warned that rain and storms will persist across Queensland and New South Wales late into next week, trying the patience of already fatigued residents.
Angus Hines, a BoM senior meteorologist, recognized increasing frustration. “I know Sydneysiders and other New South Wales residents will be tired of hearing this,” he said, “but it will be another soggy week along the eastern coastline, from the Illawarra through to the Wide Bay up in Queensland.
The most intense and enduring showers are to be anticipated from Tuesday until Thursday, with potential thunderstorms contributing to the upset. Hines further added the possibility of “slightly cool, slightly showery, perhaps hail-like weather” over the weekend.
Hazardous Weather Risks on the Horizon
The grim outlook isn’t limited to the east. There is another cold front due to strike Perth with gusty winds and rain early during the week. In the meantime, along the east coast, meteorologists warn of a threat of dangerous and possibly severe weather.
Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said a cold air mass would sweep over southeastern Australia by Friday, sparking a combination of rain, hail, and snow. The wintry weather system is predicted to turn its attention to New South Wales and Queensland by Monday.
“There’s still a great deal of variability between models about where and how much rain will occur,” Domensino said. “But most are in agreement that sections of eastern Australia will have rain each day next week. Some models even point to heavy falls on multiple days, potentially enough to trigger flooding.”
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Communities Urged to Stay Alert
With the relentless rain already drenching the ground, emergency services are on high alert for possible flash floods. Residents throughout Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, and towns in the regions have been warned to expect additional travel delays, waterlogging, and dangerous road conditions.
While the detailed forecast is uncertain, one thing is certain: the east coast won’t see respite from the rain anytime soon.
