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Superstorm Alert: East Coast Braces for Floods, High Winds
17 Jan
Summary
- Severe storms threaten NSW with heavy rain, strong winds, and hail.
- Tropical cyclone potential looms for northern Australia's coast.
- Victoria cleans up after flash floods displaced holidaymakers last week.
Millions in Australia are bracing for severe weather as a superstorm impacts the east coast, bringing hazardous surf and flash flood risks. New South Wales is experiencing heavy rain and damaging winds, particularly along its south coast and in Greater Sydney, with potential for significant rainfall totals by Monday.
Further north, residents in the Northern Territory's Top End are monitoring a tropical low with the possibility of developing into a cyclone by Wednesday off the Kimberley coast. This system could bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to the Daly, Tiwi, and Arnhem districts.
These events come after torrential rains caused flash flooding along Victoria's Great Ocean Road last week, displacing approximately 200 holidaymakers and residents. Clean-up efforts are ongoing as communities are urged to stay informed of the latest weather warnings.
