Heavy rain and flooding expected across eastern Australia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Eastern Australia faces heavy rain and possible flooding, with more than a month's October rainfall expected in under a week.

Eastern Australia is heading into a period of heavy rain and possible flooding, with parts of Queensland and northern NSW bracing for days of weather that could dump more than a month's worth of October rainfall in less than a week. Deep tropical moisture and unstable conditions are combining to produce widespread rain and thunderstorms across the region.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts that northern NSW and large parts of Queensland will likely see 50 to 150 millimetres of rain over five days, with isolated pockets potentially exceeding that amount. Weatherzone expects a broad zone from central Queensland to northeast NSW to collect more than 100 millimetres during the coming week, enough in some places to exceed the October average. The heaviest bursts are likely across southeast Queensland and northeast NSW.

Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Angus Hines warned that 'plenty of rain and a lot of storms' is forecast across Australia over the next several days. He flagged Thursday as a day when steady, soaking falls could become the bigger issue, noting that 'you could get heavy rain without any thunderstorms at all'.

At the same time, Hobart is experiencing rare spring heat, with the city on track for multiple 30 degree days before a sharp weekend cool change.

How it is being reported

• Heavy rain, flooding to hit eastern Australia while Hobart sweats through rare heatwaveMillions across eastern Australia are bracing for heavy storms and possible floods, as more than a month’s worth of rainfall hits in under a week.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 06:38
• Heavy rain, flooding to hit eastern Australia while Hobart sweats through rare heatwaveMillions across eastern Australia are bracing for heavy storms and possible floods, as more than a month’s worth of rainfall hits in under a week.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 06:38

In this story: Queensland · New South Wales · Hobart · Bureau of Meteorology · Angus Hines · Weatherzone

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