September 21st 2024.
Australia is bracing for more wet weather as a short but intense spring storm swept through Queensland. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit southeastern Australia this week, moving away from the Sunshine Coast. The recent storm caused quite a stir, with the Sunshine Coast hinterland experiencing dangerous weather conditions and receiving a whopping 15-20mm of rainfall in just 10 minutes. To make matters worse, large hailstones caused damage in some parts of the state.
But the rainy conditions are not limited to just Queensland. The weather system is set to move across the country, affecting Western Australia and the Northern Territory as the week progresses. Senior meteorologist Dean Narramore from the Bureau of Meteorology predicts that the eastern states may see some relief from the intense weather, but Western Australia and the Northern Territory will continue to experience steady rainfall.
In fact, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch warning for parts of Western Australia, as a "broad trough of low pressure" is expected to deepen over the weekend and into Monday. The unseasonal showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring moderate rainfall over the region, with around 30-80mm of rainfall forecast for Monday in Sturt Creek District, Tanami Desert, Western Desert, and Sandy Desert.
Meanwhile, in Victoria, a high-pressure system is moving in from the west and is expected to cover most of the state by Monday. It will then continue its journey eastward, impacting parts of South Australia as well. The southern parts of South Australia may experience windy conditions, while the northern parts of the North West Pastoral district could see isolated thunderstorms.
As the high-pressure system moves south on Sunday, it will bring showers to the far northwest, gradually spreading rain across the state until Friday. This may cause disruptions but is also a welcome change, as the state has been experiencing dry conditions recently. So, while the rainy weather may cause some trouble, it is also a much-needed relief for many parts of Australia.
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