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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Graham Readfearn

Storms to hit most states as Sydney sets 164-year rainfall record

A man in a blue raincoat and a woman in a yellow raincoat stand in heavy rain holding umbrellas
The heaviest rainfalls were forecast in southern Queensland and north-east NSW, with up to 50mm predicted between now and Saturday. Photograph: Victoria Jones/PA

Thunderstorms could affect parts of every Australian state except Western Australia in the next 24 hours with forecasters expecting a wet week for large parts of the country.

Only minor flooding is predicted, but the rain will keep catchments saturated ahead of a spring expected to see a third La Niña in a row, increasing the risk of above-average rainfall.

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