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Southeast NSW Braces for Storms and Flash Flooding

1/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Bureau of Meteorology warns storms will hit southeastern New South Wales starting Friday, with heavy rainfall.
Winds will be damaging, with possible flash flooding.
The New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is on alert and urges residents to prepare as conditions change.
Authorities monitor a low-pressure system off the coast after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji in Queensland caused significant flooding.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji caused severe flooding in Queensland, with over 200 millimeters of rainfall reported in some areas. This event echoes the devastating Brisbane floods of 2011 and underscores the increasing frequency of severe storms in southeastern Australia, attributed to climate change. Authorities, including the New South Wales State Emergency Service, emphasize the importance of community preparedness in response to these escalating weather patterns.

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Story summary

The Bureau of Meteorology warns storms will hit southeastern New South Wales starting Friday, with heavy rainfall.
Winds will be damaging, with possible flash flooding.
The New South Wales State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is on alert and urges residents to prepare as conditions change.
Authorities monitor a low-pressure system off the coast after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji in Queensland caused significant flooding.

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