South-eastern Australia, particularly Sydney and New South Wales, is expected to be badly affected by heavy rain and strong winds. Cumulative rainfall totals of 150-200m are forecasted along coastal stretches, with hourly totals reaching 10-20mm at times. The worst-affected areas may receive 50mm within three hours. Gusts of about 45mph are expected, posing a threat of life-threatening floods. These weather conditions are a result of the collision between cooler polar air from the south and warmer tropical air from the north, forming a frontal boundary.
Sydney expected to be badly affected as further downpours and strong winds forecast to lash New South Wales coastSouth-eastern Australia has been experiencing heavy rain since Thursday night, which will continue until Saturday morning local time. New South Wales will be particularly badly affected, with cumulative rainfall totals of 150-200m along coastal stretches.
Sydney is expected to be hit hard, and authorities have warned of life-threatening floods, notably along the Hawkesbury-Nepean River to the north-west of the city. After the main rain band has formed, an area of low pressure looks likely to develop around the Sydney region, further intensifying rainfall and increasing the risk of flooding. This low pressure will push southwards through the weekend, introducing rain and possibly thunderstorms to eastern Victoria, and potentially affecting the capital, Canberra.
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