Brisbane has recorded its wettest 24 hours in additional than half a century and its fifth-wettest day on file, however meteorologists say the rainfall is ready to ease on Monday in south-east Queensland and northern NSW.
About 275.2mm of rain fell within the 24 hours to 9am on Monday – a degree not seen since 314mm fell on 26 January 1974, the identical yr the Brisbane River flooded within the wake of Tropical Cyclone Wanda.
In a single day, 200-400mm was recorded throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, the Scenic Rim and the Lockyer Valley.
There have been falls of 100-200mm in elements of the Capricornia, the japanese Darling Downs and the Granite Belt.
Rain continued in north-east New South Wales, though the heaviest falls had been close to the Queensland border, with 264mm at Bilambil Heights.
On Monday morning, the Bureau of Meteorology stated rain was anticipated to reasonably ease, offering some aid, with heavy to intense falls turning into much less probably all through the afternoon.
There have been easing circumstances in north-east NSW on Monday afternoon, with extreme climate warnings cancelled for the northern rivers, mid north coast, north-west slopes and plains and northern tablelands.
The NSW premier, Chris Minns, stated on Monday morning the climate would stay unpredictable, warning of elevated rainfall within the subsequent 24 hours.
Minns stated climate circumstances had impoved in Lismore, resulting in a carry in evacuation notices within the space.
He stated whereas just below 10,000 houses and companies remained with out energy within the northern rivers, it was a major lower from the 43,000 affected houses prior to now three days.
Senior BoM meteorologist Christie Johnson stated widespread rain and thunderstorms in a single day had been anticipated to proceed throughout south-east Queensland on Monday.
Main flooding is anticipated to have an effect on Ipswich on Monday evening and the Brisbane River on Tuesday morning.
“The river levels [are] expected to get to the major flood level through Monday evening and rise further to around 12.35 metres in the overnight period Monday into Tuesday,” a BoM spokesperson stated.
“Also out in that catchment area, in the Brisbane River catchment area, Laidley Creek is at the major flood level.”
There are nonetheless a number of extreme climate warnings in place for south-east Queensland, from north of Gympie right down to the NSW border, and westward to Toowoomba and as far inland as Goondiwindi.
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Greater than 20 emergency climate warnings stay in place for northern NSW, together with average to main flood warnings for the Tweed, Wilsons, Clarence and Richmond rivers.
On Tuesday, thunderstorms are predicted to maneuver throughout south-east Queensland and north-east NSW, presumably west into the Maranoa and Warrego – and doubtlessly as far south because the Hunter and Sydney.
Residents in Brisbane can count on a medium likelihood of showers on Tuesday and tops of 27C, whereas additional north on the Sunshine Coast, there’s a medium likelihood of rain with tops of 28C.
At a noon press convention on Monday, the Queensland premier, David Crisafulli, stated energy has been restored to about 140,000 properties within the state, however greater than 200,000 properties remained with out it.
Crisafulli warned severe rainfall was nonetheless anticipated, telling Queenslanders to count on flash and river flooding within the coming days.
“If you live in an area where you know it is subject to either river flooding or creek flooding, we’re urging you to stay connected, have a plan in place and make sure that you put your safety first and foremost.”
The BoM urged residents to “remain vigilant” and to “please, never drive through flood waters”.
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