NSW braces for severe wet weather this weekend

The Australian state of New South Wales is bracing for severe wet weather this weekend as downpours ease the bushfire crisis in the region.

Severe weather warnings for rain, winds and flooding have been issued for coastal areas of the eastern state.

Sydneysiders woke up to heavy downpours

Australia's Weather Office has warned of "dangerous conditions"  today and tomorrow.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Damien is expected to cause gales on the Pilbara coast this evening or overnight. Destructive winds expected on the coast during Saturday morning. #CycloneDamien https://t.co/B1MVXBYXhh pic.twitter.com/vQwWjvkaZZ

— Bureau of Meteorology, Western Australia (@BOM_WA) February 7, 2020

There has already been flooding in Sydney and other areas along the coast.

So nice listening to rain falling last night & driving with windscreen wipers on for a change this morning. @BOM_NSW indicates continued rain this next week & importantly, falls across our fire areas which will be so welcomed by our farmers, fire fighters & all affected. #NSWRFS pic.twitter.com/gJ3aFRQlzF

— Shane Fitzsimmons (@RFSCommissioner) February 6, 2020

Yesterday was the wettest day recorded in well over a year in Sydney, where roads were closed and public transport delayed.

[Source:BBC]