After a warm start to spring, a significant cool change is expected across Australia’s eastern and south-eastern regions in the coming days.
Jonathan How, from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), said New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Brisbane would all see cooler conditions soon.
Wet weather has already arrived in Central Australia, where record rainfall around Uluru has been noted.
Yulara Airport recorded its highest September daily rainfall of 31.6mm, surpassing a previous record of 24.8mm from 2010. Curtin Springs, located nearby, also saw its highest daily rainfall for September with 33.4mm.
Record rainfall hits Central Australia, while flash flooding and snow are forecast in NSW.Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast to continue in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and South Australia, moving towards the eastern states by Thursday.
Sydney is expected to see a temperature drop from 31°C on Wednesday to 19°C-20°C on Thursday and Friday, marking a sharp shift from the recent warm spell.
Widespread rainfall between 40mm and 60mm is expected across New South Wales, with some areas potentially receiving up to 80mm.
The Illawarra, Wollongong, and southern tablelands are expected to experience particularly heavy showers. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is preparing for potential flash flooding, urging residents to avoid flooded areas.
Other cities will also experience cooler weather. Melbourne will drop from 23°C to 14°C, and Brisbane is set to cool down from 29°C to 22°C by Friday. Tasmania may see snow in southern areas, with Sydney’s weather expected to dry up by the weekend.
The BoM and NSW SES continue to monitor the situation, and residents are advised to stay updated on weather warnings.