Overview

• The cloudband stretches roughly 3,000km from Australia’s northwest interior to the Indian Ocean as it draws warm tropical air and Coral Sea moisture across the continent.
• Most of Sydney is set to record about 50mm of rain between Friday and Monday as the system moves over New South Wales.
• Weatherzone warns that up to 10mm of showers could fall during Sunday’s City2Surf, potentially affecting around 100,000 runners.
• Eastern Queensland between Hervey Bay and Rockhampton faces heavy downpours that may heighten flood risks in low-lying communities.
• Perth and the Perth Hills will see thunderstorms and prolonged showers, with up to 60mm expected and near-record daily rainfall totals possible.