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Flood warnings are in place along some parts of the northern rivers, with the NSW State Emergency Service urging northern communities to prepare for possible flooding.
The NSW State Emergency Service is warning communities in northern NSW of the risks of flooding in areas that are already saturated from previous rainfalls. Source: AAP / PR HANDOUT
Flood warnings for northern NSW
An active flood watch is already in place for the Namoi and Barwon Rivers in north-west NSW.
The BoM and the SES advise anybody impacted by flooding not to drive, walk, swim or play in floodwaters and to stay away from flooded areas.
More rain on the way for Sydney
As of Monday afternoon, Sydney is forecast to receive a maximum rainfall of 25mm on Tuesday, 45mm on Wednesday and 35mm on Thursday. Rain is set to ease slightly on Friday, before clearing over the weekend.
“Unfortunately, if you don’t like wet and rainy conditions, we’re likely to continue this weather pattern. And not just in Sydney but right across eastern Australia throughout September, October and November, we’re looking at above average rain.”
Coldest night of the year
On Sunday night, a dry polar airmass over southeastern Australia, combined with clear skies, resulted in the coldest night of the year so far.
