East coast bracing for another deluge with up to 500 mm of rain forecast for one state
Australia's east coast is bracing for another soaking, with Weatherzone warning up to 500mm of rain could fall over Far North Queensland.
But it's not the only region set for a deluge. An active rainband is currently stretching approximately 1500 kilometres from northern New South Wales to northern Tasmania.
The band has already resulted in solid falls to areas of Victoria and inland NSW, breaking records in four inland towns.
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A huge rainband has delivered heavy rain to inland areas across Victoria, NSW, and northern Tasmania. Weatherzone
Hopetoun in north-west of Melbourne saw its wettest April day on record in 18 years, with 43.8 mm falling.
Another north-west town Swan Hill, recorded 43.2mm; 2.3 times the monthly average of 21.1 mm.
Records were also broken in Tatura, which saw 43.2 mm. This is the highest daily April rainfall in 74 years.
And Echuca clocked its highest daily April rainfall in 63 years with 36mm falling.
Weatherzone said the "good news is" this rain has avoided areas inundated by recent La Niña-influenced heavy rain that lead to widespread flooding.
A cold front will also cause temperatures to plummet across south-east Australia later in the week.
Far North Queensland braces for big wet
The Sunshine State is in for an absolute drenching later this week, with the far-north bracing for up to 500mm of rain.
The region is in the grips of an eight-day weather event; the result of a deepening trough approaching the coast.
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Accumulated precipitation to 22:00 AEST Monday 25th using ECMWF. Weatherzone
"Accumulated rainfall totals to Monday 25th could be as much as 300-500mm, with heavier localised falls possible," Weatherzone said.
"Majority of this rain will fall over the weekend and also moving into next week.
"Port Douglas to Tully are the most likely areas for this intense rain."
Winds are also expected to increase towards the end of the week, with wind gusts of 60-80km/h expected for coastal areas.
Bramwell Roadhouse yesterday recorded 134mm.
Storms batter Sydney, Canberra
The recent forecast comes after a series of storms swept through Canberra yesterday before moving into Sydney overnight.
Dramatic scenes unfolded above the Harbor City as lightning lit up the rain-battered skyline; 11.6mm of rain was recorded.
Lightning cracked above the Sydney CBD on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, as severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to the city. 9News
It will be a mostly sunny day today in Sydney, before rain resumes from Thursday.
Read on, to find out what the weather is doing across the nation's capitals today.
Brisbane
The mercury will reach a warm 31C in Brisbane today. It will be mostly sunny with light winds.
Sydney
The Harbor City is in for a top of 24C. It will be mostly sunny.
Melbourne
It will be a partly cloudy day in Melbourne, with a top temperature of 19C forecast.
There's a medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon.
Canberra
Similar conditions will be felt in Canberra, where a top of 19C is forecast.
Morning cloud cover will give way to a mostly sunny afternoon.
Hobart
A rainy day is ahead for the Tasmanian capital, with the BoM forecasting a high chance of showers — most likely in the evening.
The mercury will reach 17C today.
Adelaide
A "shower or two" is forecast for Adelaide. These are most likely in the morning.
A maximum temperature of 21C is forecast.
Darwin
Darwin will reach a top temperature of 35C. A mostly sunny day is ahead for residents of the tropical town, but there's a chance of a thunderstorm later tonight.
Perth
Residents in Perth have once again woken to morning smoke, which has been trapped atmospheric inversion acting like a lid over the city.
The haze will clear to a sunny day, with a top of 28C predicted.
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