'Wet holiday': Heavy rainfall forecast to tumble down across much of the nation, dampening Anzac Day parades and long weekend plans for millions

Sky News AU

24-04-2025

A low-pressure system is expected to deliver heavy rainfall across the nation throughout the long weekend and sombre weather for Anzac Day.
Sky News Meteorologist Marina Neuman said a trough stationed from the Sunshine Coast all the way down to Newcastle on Friday would significantly boost rainfall chances for Anzac Day dawn services.
Neuman added the rainfall would be "targeting" the coastline all the way from Batemans Bay to Newcastle, with relief from the wet conditions not expected until Monday morning.
Sydney is expected to face almost 100mm of total rainfall across the weekend and a possible storm on Friday.
The south-east of Queensland may also need to brace for a wet dawn service as showers and coastal thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the state, along with the risk of moderate to locally heavy rain.
Dean Narramore from the Bureau of Meteorology said: 'It's going to be dry for northern, western, and inland parts of Queensland, but we're likely to see showers, rain areas and maybe some isolated thunderstorms through southeastern parts (of the state)".
Narramore also forecast 'wet and stormy' conditions for Victoria with temperatures lingering between the high teens and low 20s.
'We're going to see a cold front and low move into the state and that's going to bring showers and thunderstorms pretty much from early morning right through the day and into the night,' he said.
A cold front is forecast to sweep through South Australia, generating a cool and gusty change which will have temperatures swiftly drop down to the low 20s.
Adelaide can expect a dry Anzac Day morning thanks to cool winds pushing in from Western Australia, but this will also mean rainfall will skip the drought-stricken areas of SA and move straight into Victoria.
However, Neuman advised some parts of the state may still receive some slight rainfall.
"This is good news even if its not as much rain as we'd like to see," she said.
The cold front is set to push further into the east on Sunday, bringing "icy" conditions to Victoria as temperatures drop down to 19 degrees.
Read on to see what Sky News Meteorologists have forecast for the nation's capital cities this long weekend. Brisbane
Brisbane will see showers from Friday all the way through to Saturday, while temperatures will remain high and humid.
The wet conditions will ease from Sunday. Sydney
Sydneysiders have been advised to pick up an umbrella before heading out the door this weekend as a washout awaits.
Temperatures will drop down to the low 20s on Sunday, with the wet weather expected to bring 'decent' rainfall totals to the city. Canberra
The nation's capital city can expect a dry Anzac Day dawn service, but rainfalls will barge into the long weekend, dampening plans for residents. Melbourne
A wet and cool week is in store for Melbournians, with rain forecast from early Friday until the middle of the work week.
Temperatures will become icy from Saturday thanks to a cold front approaching the state. Hobart
Residents can expect cooler temperatures throughout the weekend, with a moderate chance of rain. Adelaide
The rain-deficient city can expect some very light falls throughout the weekend, accompanied by sweeping cool temperatures. Perth
Perth is set to be one of the nation's lucky cities, as forecasts show dry conditions and temperatures hovering in the mid 20s. Darwin
Dry weather conditions are expected for both Friday and Saturday, with rainfall set to pick up from Sunday.