July 2nd 2024.
Heavy rain has caused parts of Sydney's Northern Beaches to become isolated. A slow-moving storm cell brought in a whopping 50 millimetres of rain, resulting in flash flooding and chaos. The worst hit area seems to be Avalon Beach, with trees being uprooted and thrown onto cars, roads submerged, and even reports of hail. It's certainly been a wild afternoon.
The NSW SES has been busy responding to calls for help, with a total of 40 calls received so far. The majority of these calls have come from the Northern Beaches and Lower Hunter regions, which were hit hard by the storm. The only main road north, Barrenjoey Road, has been flooded and blocked off from the intersection of Whale Beach Road, making it impossible for drivers to get through. Traffic is affected in both directions, and authorities are advising people to avoid the area if possible.
Thankfully, the rainfall has eased up in the northern parts of Sydney, with the Bureau of Meteorology cancelling its severe weather warning for the area. This is a relief for many residents who were caught off guard by the sudden storm. However, it seems that the weather is not done causing havoc just yet.
In other parts of Australia, the temperature has dropped to -10C, the first time this has happened this year. Liawenee, a small town located on Tasmania's Central Plateau, recorded this frigid temperature just after 7:30am. Not only was it the coldest place in the country, but it was also the lowest temperature recorded in Australia in the past two years. It's safe to say that winter has definitely arrived.
Victoria is also experiencing freezing temperatures, with Melbourne on track to have its coldest week in 11 years. This is due to a cool airmass that has settled over southeast Australia and is not expected to move until later this week or even next week. With a stubborn high-pressure system in place, the mornings in Melbourne could drop to 5C or colder all week. This would make it the coldest week since June 2013. The coldest morning is predicted to be Wednesday, with a minimum temperature of just 1C in the city. Other areas such as Horsham, Bendigo, and Ballarat are also expected to experience temperatures between -1C and -3C. It's safe to say that everyone will be reaching for their warmest coats and blankets this week.
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