Overview
- The Bureau of Meteorology has labeled the incoming cold front the most powerful of the year, with widespread destructive winds and rain expected.
- Wind gusts of 80–100 km/h are forecast across South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales, with alpine areas likely to see speeds exceeding 90 km/h.
- Hazardous coastal conditions are predicted for South Australia, with waves reaching 8–10 meters from Port Lincoln to Victor Harbour on Sunday and Monday.
- Sydney’s Warragamba Dam has reached full capacity, with a planned outflow of 20 gigalitres to manage water levels following heavy rainfall.
- The NSW SES has conducted 200 resupply missions over the last two days and estimates that 10,000 properties have been affected by recent floods.