The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that a “very active” weather system will bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and large waves to the east coast over the next few days.
The system is expected to affect New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania.
People are being advised to avoid coastal areas and swimming beaches.
The bureau has also warned of the possibility of flash flooding and severe thunderstorms.
The festive season is a time when many people head to the beach to enjoy the warm weather.
However, the bureau’s warning means that people should be aware of the dangers that the weather system poses.
Heavy rains, strong winds, and large waves can all pose a danger to people, especially if they are not prepared.
The Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) three-month outlook for December to February indicates that above-median rainfall is likely for parts of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania. Below-median rainfall is likely for parts of Western Australia. This outlook is based on climate models, the current El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions, and historical rainfall records.
The three-month outlook is also influenced by historical rainfall records. For example, above-median rainfall is more likely than usual along the Queensland coast and ranges, and in north-coastal and southern New South Wales, due to the increased chance of tropical cyclones and east coast lows affecting these regions.
