Sydney Set for Weekend Washout as Wild Weather Approaches
Sydney is once again in the firing line, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning that another intense burst of winter weather is about to hit the New South Wales coast. If you live in Sydney, the Hunter, or the Illawarra, now is the time to brace yourself — because conditions are about to turn rough.
This coming weekend, a low-pressure system forming off the north coast of NSW is forecast to rapidly deepen. What does that mean? Heavy rain, powerful winds, and big waves are all on the way — possibly very similar to the coastal low that slammed the state earlier this month. Sydney woke up to a damp, chilly Wednesday, and while the rain might feel annoying now, this is likely just the start. Rainfall is expected to intensify significantly from Friday night through Saturday, with widespread downpours, and totals of up to 100 millimetres not being ruled out for parts of the coast.
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Forecasters say that while it’s still early to know exactly which areas will cop the worst of it, damaging winds up to 60km/h and gale-force gusts near 90km/h could impact coastal suburbs. This is not just about a bit of weekend drizzle — strong wind gusts and large coastal waves could pose real risks, including flash flooding and coastal erosion.
The NSW State Emergency Service is already urging people to prepare. With catchments still soaked from earlier storms, even moderate rainfall could quickly lead to dangerous situations. Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan has advised residents to have a plan: know where you’ll go and what you’ll do if flooding or damage occurs in your area. She also recommended downloading the Hazards Near Me app to stay up to date on alerts.
To make things more intense, this weekend’s storm may not be a one-off. There’s potential for another low-pressure system to follow closely behind on Sunday, impacting areas further north such as Port Macquarie and Nambucca Heads. On top of that, cold air pushing in from the south could see snow fall above 1,000 metres in the central and northern ranges — so icy road conditions are also expected, even outside typical alpine zones.
And here’s the broader picture: meteorologists are closely watching a potential negative Indian Ocean Dipole pattern developing — basically, a climate signal that could bring wetter-than-average conditions across eastern Australia through August. That means this wet weather could stick around longer than just the weekend.
So, if you’re in NSW, especially along the coast, it’s wise to plan for a wet and windy few days. Stock up, stay informed, and keep an eye on the forecast — because things could get wild very quickly.
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