Sydney is set for a weekend washout with the city set to cop a “heavy dose of rain”, while Queensland continues to face major downpours.
Sydney is set for a weekend washout, with parts of New South Wales expected to cop rainfall upwards of 100mm.
A rainband which has been drenching Queensland in recent days is due to move south toward central NSW over Thursday, before heading toward the coast and dousing the Sydney metropolitan area.
Heavy rain is expected to develop along the NSW coastline and in Sydney on Saturday.
Significant falls upwards of 100mm were forecast for Sydney and Wollongong over the weekend.
The State Emergency Service warned residents to be prepared for the worst, with flooding possible in some areas.
“Flooding can cause isolation. Stock up on food, water, medical supplies, and pet care for lengthy periods of time if you are expected to be isolated,” the SES advised.
Meanwhile, parts of Queensland continue to be drenched as some areas recorded almost a year’s worth of rainfall within the space of a few days.
The Sunshine state has been hammered with rain over the past few days, with Alderley Station receiving 201mm in the 24 hours to 9am Monday. The towns annual average is about 300mm.
Major flood warnings are in place for the Haughton River Catchment, Paroo River, Bulloo River, Thomson River, Barcoo River, Western River, and Georgina River.
Moderate and minor warnings are also in place for a host of other waterways.
Residents are advised to contact the SES in case of an emergency and reminded not to drive through floodwaters.
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