Severe weather system to bring rain and storms to southeast Australia

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:31 · Archive

A low-pressure system will bring severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and potential flash flooding to the ACT and southeast NSW over the long weekend.

A low-pressure system will arrive in Canberra on Friday, bringing an end to summer-like warmth and ushering in wet conditions across the ACT and southeast NSW. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of a trough on the horizon, with unsettled conditions expected across the region over the long weekend.

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit much of the state, with the SES warning communities across Greater Sydney, Illawarra, Riverina, North Coast and southern NSW to be on high alert. Emergency services are preparing for extreme weather, with forecasts indicating risks of flash flooding and damaging winds.

How it is being reported

• Severe storms strike NSW, authorities warn of flash flooding, damaging winds and hailRiotact · 2 Oct, 07:42
• Long weekend to dawn chilly and wet as summer-style warmth fadesRegion Canberra · 1 Oct, 01:57

In this story: Canberra · ACT · NSW · Bureau of Meteorology · SES

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