A broad rain band stretching thousands of kilometers and several cold fronts are forecast to bring wet conditions to extensive areas of Australia over the coming weekend, affecting multiple states and territories. The weather system is expected to impact Queensland and Perth most significantly, with forecasts indicating lower-than-average temperatures and periods of showers.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a marine wind warning for Saturday along the Esperance Coast and near Geraldton, advising caution for coastal activities. Sky News reports that Perth faces another wet weekend, continuing a pattern of consecutive rainy weekends that has persisted for several weeks.
Perth Expecting Sixth Consecutive Wet Weekend
A low-pressure trough will move into Western Australia on Saturday before a cold front strikes Perth on Sunday, bringing a sharp temperature drop to a maximum of 18°C. Showers will gradually ease throughout Sunday and into Monday, but wet conditions will persist for much of the weekend. This marks the sixth wet weekend in a row for the city, prompting Sky News Weather meteorologist Rob Sharpe to note:
Perth is experiencing its 6th wet weekend in a row – this one is likely to be one of the wetter ones too.
Queensland in the Path of 3000KM Rain Band
A massive 3000km band of rain will stretch across much of Queensland, keeping daytime temperatures between 13°C and 19°C. The system will bring widespread showers and cooler conditions, affecting both coastal and inland areas.
Capital City Forecasts for Saturday and Sunday
Weather conditions across other capitals will vary, with most cities seeing cooler-than-average temperatures:
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- Darwin: Dry, 21°C to 33°C.
- Sydney: Saturday will bring a mix of showers and sunny spells, with a low of 12°C and a high of 17°C. On Sunday, during the City2Surf event, temperatures will range from 11°C to 17°C with scattered showers.
- Canberra: Chance of morning frost, lows near 0°C and highs of 15°C.
- Melbourne: Partly cloudy on Saturday, 4°C to 17°C.
- Hobart: Cloudy start followed by sunny spells, 7°C to 14°C.
- Adelaide: Scattered showers, high of 16°C.
Rainfall totals will vary, but the current pattern suggests wetter-than-average conditions continuing into early next week for Western Australia and Queensland.
For Perth, this means yet another wet weekend, reinforcing a run of consecutive rainy weekends that shows no immediate sign of ending. Residents are advised to stay updated on local forecasts and heed any warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
