According to Weatherzone, new US-led projections indicated that the La Nina weather pattern that delivered severe rains and devastating severe flooding to Australia's east coast is "starting to break."
This implies that rain will continue to fall on the east coast for the foreseeable future, fueling worries of a "third La Nina" episode.
Sydney has already experienced the rainy start to the year, with devastating floods sweeping in northern New South Wales and southeast Queensland.
Australia's third "La Niña"
A catastrophic mix of meteorological phenomena not seen in over 50 years could see more communities in Australia submerged in increasing flood levels throughout the rest of 2022.
As per Sky News chief meteorology scientist Tom Saunders, evidence have emerged showing that the present La Nina extreme rainfall system impacting Australia may be reinforced by another storm, potentially bringing severe flooding and rainfall, a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), as per Australian News.
La Nina has a 59% higher probability of persevering through the cold season in the Southern Hemisphere and a 50% to 55% chance of persisting through the spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
Climate projections from the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Centre (CPC) in the United States and Columbia University's International Research Institute for Climate and Society were mentioned by Weatherzone.
"It is unusual for La Nina's imprint to be so well entrenched in both the water and the atmosphere at this time of year. In the next weeks and months, keep a watch on the persistent strength of this current La Nina," as per Weatherzone.
The BoM verified the formation of the weather event over the Pacific Ocean on November 23.
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Weather forecast across Australia
According to 9News, precipitation totals of 100 to 200mm are forecasted in parts of the eastern NT and western and northern QLD.
Broader parts of central and eastern Australia are anticipated to get 40 to 80 mm of rain by the middle of this week.
Brisbane
Today's forecast for Brisbane includes a "shower of two" and a high temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.
Rain is expected to become less frequent in the late afternoon and evening.
Sydney
Precipitation are also expected in Sydney today, with 2 to 5 mm of rain expected.
The highest temperature in Harbour City is expected to be 22 degrees Celsius.
Melbourne
Melbourne awoke to a cold 9C, but the temperature is anticipated to rise to a high of 21C.
The sky will be partially overcast.
Canberra
A low of 7 degrees Celsius will give way to a high of 20 degrees Celsius in the nation's capital.
The sky will be partially overcast.
Hobart
During the day, Hobart will also get overcast.
The temperature dropped to 7 degrees Celsius in the morning. A high temperature of 17 degrees Celsius is predicted.
Adelaide
There is a minor risk of rain in Adelaide today, however, the day will be generally gloomy.
A high temperature of 25 degrees Celsius is predicted.
Darwin
Today will be a bright 34°C in Darwin.
Perth
Last showers are possible in Perth, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 29 degrees Celsius.
According to the BoM, there is a probability of "gusty thunderstorms this evening."
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