Sydney continues to be hit by torrential rain and thunderstorms after bad weather on Monday caused flash flooding across the city.
And the bad news is that Sydneysiders are in for several more days of spring rain, with showers also expected across the country.
The wet weather came after the Bureau of Meteorology forecast above-average rainfall for southern and eastern Australia this summer.
‘We saw most of the storms hit the southern suburbs. “The intensity of the rain and how quickly it fell is what caused flash flooding across the city,” BoM senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury told Sunrise.
This caused disruptions to traffic and transportation, and rainfall reached between 30 and 40 millimeters in the space of 40 minutes.
‘It rained so much that our drainage systems were overwhelmed. “Sydney often comes to a standstill due to these downpours,” he said.
The meteorologist said rain is expected on the east coast over the next few days.
Sydney continues to be hit by torrential rain and thunderstorms after bad weather on Monday caused flash flooding across the city.
Thursday isn’t likely to be as bad as the first half of the week, but things will be very wet and noisy again over the weekend.
“The next best chance of storms for Sydney, and the day we should be prepared for, is most likely on Friday, when a new burst of unsettled weather will move across the east coast, increasing the chance of storms once again “said Mrs. Bradbury. .
He also looked ahead to the upcoming cyclone season, which will run from November to April.
“For the 2024-2025 cyclone season, we expect the average number of cyclones to be 11. That is the long-term average,” he said.
“Typically, four such cyclones cross the Australian coast, although it is too early to say how many will do so this season.
“However, we are seeing an increased chance of more severe cyclones, category three or higher, due to warmer than average ocean temperatures in the north.”
While many people were already looking forward to the Christmas and summer holidays, the meteorologist had mixed news about the weather.
“The long-range forecast for November to January suggests we will see warmer than average conditions, both day and night, across Australia,” he said.
‘We are likely to see above-average rainfall in the eastern and southern parts of the country, especially the south-eastern parts.
‘In the West, it may not be above or below average; “It really depends on if we get more storm systems through.”
Sydney
On Tuesday there will be rain and a high temperature of 20 degrees in Sydney.
The city will see more rain on Wednesday, with temperatures ranging between 13 and 19 degrees.
Thursday will be cloudy, with a low of 13 and a high of 23.
The rain will return on Friday, with a temperature that will go from 18 degrees to a maximum of 27.
The bad news is that Sydneysiders are in for several more days of spring rain.
brisbane
The Queensland capital will see possible rain and a high temperature of 26 degrees on Tuesday.
There may also be rain on Wednesday, with temperatures ranging between 16 and 26 degrees.
Thursday will be partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging between 16 degrees and 28 degrees.
There will be possible late rain on Friday, with temperatures ranging between 18 and 30 degrees.
Perth
WA’s capital will receive one or two morning showers on Tuesday, with a high of 22 degrees.
Perth will receive rain on Wednesday, with temperatures ranging from a low of 11 to a high of 21 degrees.
On Thursday there will be one or two morning showers, with temperatures ranging between 13 degrees and 20 degrees.
Friday will be cloudy, with a minimum of 12 degrees and a maximum of 23 degrees.
Adelaide
Rain and a possible thunderstorm are expected in South Australia’s capital on Tuesday, with a high of 29 degrees.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with temperatures ranging between 15 and 28 degrees.
On Thursday there will be rain and a temperature range of 16 to 30 degrees.
And on Friday, showers and strong winds are expected, with a minimum temperature of 15 degrees and a maximum of 20.
The Sydney Harbor Bridge and Opera House are shrouded in clouds and fog on Monday.
Melbourne
Melbourne’s high temperature on Tuesday will be 26 degrees, and the city may receive a late shower.
On Wednesday there will be one or two showers and a temperature range of 15 to 24 degrees.
Thursday will be similar, with one or two showers and a temperature range of 15 to 26 degrees.
On Friday there will be showers ranging between 15 degrees and 20 degrees.
Canberra
The capital will be cloudy on Tuesday, with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees.
There will be one or two showers in Canberra on Wednesday, with temperatures ranging from 5 degrees to as low as 20 degrees.
On Thursday there will be possible showers, with a range of 6 to 26 degrees.
On Friday there will be rain and a temperature range that will range between 12 degrees and 23 degrees.
Hail (pictured) fell in parts of Sydney during a wild storm on Monday
Darwin
The NT capital is likely to receive a shower on Tuesday, with a high of 33 degrees.
On Wednesday there will be one or two showers, with temperatures ranging between 26 and 34 degrees.
There will be possible showers in Darwin on Thursday, ranging from 26 degrees to 33 degrees.
On Friday there will be one or two showers, with a minimum of 26 degrees and a maximum of 33 degrees.
hobart
Tasmania’s capital will be sunny with a high of 19 degrees on Tuesday.
Wednesday will be partly cloudy, with a low of 8 and a high of 22 degrees.
Thursday will also be partly cloudy, with temperatures ranging between 11 degrees and 20 degrees.
Hobart will receive some showers on Friday, with a low of 12 degrees and a high of 18 degrees.