Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne weather: East coast to be smashed with 250mm rain bomb as severe weather warning is issued
New South Wales
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Central Coast, Sydney metro area, Illawarra and the south coast.
The BOM has forecast moderate flooding in the Hawkesbury Nepean Valley and the Georges River from Thursday. Widespread rainfall between 100 and 150mm, with some places expected to reach 250mm from Thursday to Friday.
Cloudy with a possible chance of rain for Sydney on Thursday, with a high of 18 and a low of 12.
Victoria
There are currently no weather warnings for the state.
Melbourne is expected to be partly cloudy on Thursday, with a slight chance of showers and light winds in the evening. Maximum temperature of 17 with a minimum of 8.
Queensland
There are currently no weather warnings for the state.
A sunny day for the Brisbane region, with a chance of morning fog. Maximum temperature of 23 with a minimum of 11.
Western Australia
The BOM has issued gale warnings for the Leeuwin coast, with strong winds expected in local waters off Perth, Geraldton Coast, Lancelin Coast, Perth Coast, Bunbury Geographe Coast, Albany Coast and Esperance Coast.
Cloudy and a high chance of rain and thunderstorms in Perth, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 24 and a low of 12.
South Australia
There are currently no weather warnings for the state.
A cloudy day is expected for the Adelaide region, with a chance of fog in the northern suburbs. There is a small chance of showers in the hills and southern suburbs. Maximum temperature of 18 and a minimum of 8.
Tasmania
The BOM has issued minor flood warnings for the South Esk River from Fingal to Llewellyn and along the St Pauls River, with possible showers forecast over the coming days.
Light winds and a cloudy day are forecast for the Hobart area on Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 15 and a low of 8.
Australian Capital Territory
A severe weather warning has been issued for heavy rainfall for people in parts of the Illawarra, south coast and southern and central tablelands from early Thursday morning.
A cloudy and rainy morning and afternoon for the Canberra region, with a high of 15 and a low of 5.
Northern Territory
There are currently no weather warnings for the state.
A sunny day with light winds is forecast for the Darwin City and Outer Darwin area, with a high of 31 and a low of 21.
