Massive rain has been drenching QLD from coast to country in the last 24 hours. Towns like Hughenden, Georgetown and Blackall all received just over 100mm, while heavy rain and flash flooding pounded the coastal region around Townsville this morning. The town itself picked up 206mm- it’s heaviest December day of rain ever. Close by, Bushland Beach got a massive 301mm! New Years Eve celebrations planned for this evening are on standby, but thankfully rain is easing this afternoon before re- developing again tomorrow morning.
But while many farmers have benefited from the consistent heavy rain, there are many who have missed out so hopefully further widespread rain this week will deliver to these areas.
Meanwhile, it’s a hot end to 2009 for the southern states. South Australians are baking in temperatures as much as 16 degrees above the December average. Adelaide is heading for 41 degrees before a cool change brings some relief by late this afternoon.
Residents in Hobart are really going to feel the change between 2009 and 2010. Today’s maximum temperature is 35 degrees- a huge 15 degrees above the average- while tomorrow's daytime temperature will be 22 degrees.
Melbourne will be hot and humid today with a maximum of 38 degrees but rain and thunderstorms will put a dampener on New Years Eve celebrations from this afternoon. Some of these storms have the potential to be severe with damaging winds.
For Sydneysiders, New Years Eve is grey and drizzly with showers but it should be generally dry for the fireworks tonight. If you plan on watching the famous fireworks display at a park, you might need some plastic or tarps as the grass will be a little wet!
Wherever your weather, I hope you all have a safe and happy new year!
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