‘Violent’ storms and heavy rain on the way

‘Violent’ storms and hot nights, that’s what we can expect for the coming days … and there are months of it to come. SEE WHAT’S IN STORE.

Don’t expect a reprieve from the hot, wet weather any time soon, with “above average” rain and heat to continue until April – including some “violent” storms in the immediate future.

The Bureau of Meteorology predicts storms in the state’s east on Monday with heavy rainfall, damaging winds and large hail possible for coastal areas, with similar conditions to remain through to the weekend.

Today's Thunderstorm FORECAST
Large area with the chance of storms, which may become severe across much of the eastern half of the state especially this afternoon and possibly evening.
Heavy rain, damaging wind and large hail all possible.
Weather details: https://t.co/85E7wAse4Ipic.twitter.com/ACKWUPxN39

— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) January 13, 2025

Weatherzone warns of “dangerously stormy days” and potentially “violent” storms with the potential for flash flooding in some parts and the muggy days will continue as a result of humid east north-easterly air.

The hottest day of the week will be Wednesday with a top of 31C in Sydney and Coffs Harbour, 37C in Penrith, 32C in Wollongong and Newcastle, 39C in Narromine.

The conditions follow a week of wet weather that caused delays in play for the Australian women’s cricket team and the Sydney Thunder, as the capital experienced 76.4mm rain in just seven days, compared to a total 7.4mm rain in the same period last year.

In some parts of the state nearly a month’s worth of rain fell over the past seven days – in Newcastle 4mm more than the monthly average was recorded.

The covers are seen on the pitch as rain delays the bat flip during the BBL match between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes at ENGIE Stadium, on January 08, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

It’s around 3am Saturday morning in Sydney and we have a little rain storm going on. Peace be upon all ✝️🙏🕊 pic.twitter.com/jh7LrZRyqx

— Stephen Herbert (@stevenH91119671) January 10, 2025

Bathurst, Bowral, Coffs Harbour, Katoomba, Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong all copped drenching much heavier than the same time period last year.

These conditions are consistent with the Bureau’s long-range forecast, which shows “above average rainfall” for coastal NSW and “warmer than average days” for southern and eastern parts of the country.

Evenings will not offer any relief from high temperatures as the forecaster says to expect “unusually high overnight temperatures”.

More to come.

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