East coast braced for rain, storms ahead of Easter weekend

East coast braced for rain, storms ahead of Easter weekend
Blustery climate is ready to lash Australia’s east coast this week, with wind and rain forecast for a number of days.

Dean Narramore from the Bureau of Meteorology stated about 86mm of rain had fallen in Sydney from Saturday into Sunday morning, with widespread showers.

Rain additionally fell north of Sydney within the Hunter area, with extra coming this morning.

Australia’s east coast is anticipating days of rain. (9News)

Narramore stated the main focus of the rain immediately could be on Sydney via to Newcastle, however that showers and storms have been additionally potential within the Northern Rivers area of NSW.

The rain ought to common between 15mm and 30mm, with remoted falls of as much as 50mm.

Narramore stated the rain would persist on the east coast immediately and tomorrow, earlier than easing on Wednesday and Thursday.

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But the Easter weekend is wanting “pretty glorious”.

“Friday and Saturday (are) looking warm and sunny at this stage,” Narramore stated.

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Source: www.9news.com.au