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Sydney has already reached its June rainfall average, and there's more to come
One NSW town has copped nearly 300 millimetres in three days - and it's not over yet.
Peter Hannam is Environment Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald. He covers broad environmental issues ranging from climate change to renewable energy for Fairfax Media.
One NSW town has copped nearly 300 millimetres in three days - and it's not over yet.
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Sydney can expect breaks in the dreary weather but showers and bouts of heavier rain are likely to linger well through the long weekend.
Sydney is in for a soggy few days, with the possibility of heavy falls further up the coast over the long weekend.
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Sydney's weather is likely to take a wild turn on Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall and strong gusts possible along coastal regions.
Sometimes, the lost desert wanderer does stumble into an oasis, replete with the proverbial date palms and life-saving waters.
A complex low off the coast will bring strong gusts and the chance for localised heavy rain, meteorologists say.
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