Weekend Storms to Slam NSW Coastline Again

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Coastal New South Wales is bracing for a major weather event this weekend, with a low-pressure system off the coast expected to ramp up by Saturday, bringing soaking rain, damaging winds, and huge seas.

According to Weatherzone, the nasty conditions are being fuelled by cold upper-level air mixing with moist air, creating a perfect storm for rough weather.

While forecasters say they still need a bit more data to nail down exactly which areas will be worst hit, there are early warnings for both the Mid North Coast and South Coast. These regions could cop 100 to 150mm of rain over just 36 to 48 hours between Friday and Sunday.

But it’s not just the rain — strong gales from the Tasman Sea are also on the cards. Waves could hit six metres, with the biggest swells expected from Byron Bay to Seal Rocks late Sunday into Monday. Forecasters say some wave heights could even reach up to 10 metres in extreme spots!

That kind of power is likely to cause coastal erosion at well-known hotspots like:

• Collaroy Beach in Sydney

• Main Beach in Byron Bay

• Wamberal Beach on the Central Coast

So, if you're heading to the coast this weekend, take care — it's shaping up to be wild.

Things should start to settle down early next week, with cleaner and calmer surf conditions expected as those strong southerly winds ease. Great news for surfers looking for a decent post-storm session!

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