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Significant rain forecast for the weekend

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THE Bureau of Meteorology is predicting significant rainfall in parts of all states and territories this Mother’s Day weekend, extending into early next week.

Bureau National Operations Centre Director Dr Andrew Tupper said the Bureau of Meteorology is expecting a significant deep low pressure system to develop rapidly in the northern Great Australian Bight, as a cold front moves north from the Southern Ocean and combines with an extensive cloud band over northwestern Australia.

“This is the first widespread rainfall this autumn and a welcome start for the southern crop and pasture growing season,” Andrew said.

“However, it is an unusually large scale weather event across Australia, and significant weather events also carry some measure of risk.

“Whatever your plans for this weekend — whether inland, near a river, on a coast, or on the sea — we advise members of the public to pay close attention to official forecasts and warnings, including flood warnings.

“Go to bom.gov.au for the latest warnings and stay tuned for media broadcasts for up-to-date information in your area.”

New South Wales and ACT

On Sunday and Monday a low pressure trough will move through areas west of the Divide and produce widespread rain over these areas.

At this stage the heaviest falls are expected for the southern NSW slopes and Alpine region, with forecast totals broadly in the range of 50 to 100mm, and isolated locations potentially receiving in excess of 150mm.

Totals expected further north and west are in the range of 25 to 50mm, with isolated locations receiving 80mm. Significantly less rain is expected to the east of the Divide.

The Bureau will monitor the situation and revise totals as new information becomes available.

There is also a risk for damaging winds. This risk is greatest over the southern alpine peaks from late Monday night into early Tuesday morning.

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