The downpour over central and southern WA is forecast to continue into the weekend, while Tasmania could be in for snow falls.
The downpour across southern and central Western Australia is forecast to continue after some areas received more than a month's worth of rain in just 48 hours.
It is being driven by a low-pressure system to the south-west of WA, another to the south and a north-west cloud band.Kalbarri in the state's Central West has recorded more than one month's worth of rain in the 48 hours leading up to 9am yesterday. The gauge captured 125mm in this period, well above the June monthly average of 75.6mm.
The risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will continue into tomorrow, as the low-pressure system crosses the Central West coast. Meanwhile, further welcome rain is forecast to continue for Tasmania, with snow forecast for some parts of the Apple Isle.
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