July 31st 2024.
Starting today, large parts of Western Australia and South Australia are expected to experience an extended period of rainfall. According to forecasts, the next five days will bring rainfalls ranging from 15mm to 30mm across the Pilbara, parts of the Kimberley, the WA interior, and central SA. Some areas may even see isolated totals of 30mm to 60mm.
The most intense rain is expected to occur in the Pilbara and Kimberley region later today and into tomorrow, as an upper-level trough moves through the area. As the weekend approaches, the wet weather will slowly progress eastward into central Australia.
For coastal areas of WA, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a strong wind warning for today, covering Geraldton, Perth, Bunbury, Leeuwin, Albany, Esperance, and Eucla. Looking ahead, the rain should start to ease on Sunday and Monday in most parts of WA, as the wet weather moves towards SA.
Meanwhile, the eastern states are still experiencing a blast of cold weather. Some areas in regional Victoria woke up to severe frosts today, with temperatures dropping as low as -3 degrees. In New South Wales, a damaging wind warning has been issued for parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan Sydney, and Northern Rivers, which may result in coastal damage. Additionally, Lord Howe Island, off Port Macquarie, is under a severe weather warning, with waves of up to five metres expected today.
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