Flooding rains expected across three Australian states as parched interior receives drenching
Summary
Heavy rain and severe weather warnings are in place for parts of New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania in eastern Australia. The rain is caused by a low-pressure weather system bringing moisture from the tropics, leading to risks of flash flooding and storms in several regions.Key Facts
- Flash flooding risks and severe weather warnings are issued for New South Wales, Queensland, and Tasmania.
- A low-pressure system is moving offshore New South Wales on Friday.
- Heavy rain may cause minor flooding around the Hunter and mid-north coast regions of NSW.
- Severe thunderstorms with strong winds and large hail are possible in southern Queensland and areas near Brisbane.
- Some areas in Queensland’s dry interior received significant rainfall, with the highest total being 88mm near Roma.
- Tasmania recorded more than 100mm of rain in some eastern areas, including 251mm at Gray.
- Flood warnings are active for the St Paul’s River and South Esk River in Tasmania.
- The rain is expected to ease over the weekend, but rough ocean waves could appear along the east coast.
- Climate change increases the atmosphere’s moisture capacity, making heavy rainfall events more likely.
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