A week of heavy rain and possible flash floods is forecast for drought-stricken parts of NSW and Queensland. 9News
Heavy rainfall is predicated for the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands.
Showers are forecast for Canberra over the weekend and early next week as the trough moves down towards the South Coast. Flood warnings have been issued for the Burrum River, Mary River, Gulf Rivers, Paroo River and Diamantina River.Coastal communities in Western Australia's north are being urged to prepare for the country's first severe tropical cyclone crossing of the season, which is expected to bring torrential rain and wind gusts of up to 200km/h.
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