Solid rainfall totals occur for QLD and NSW

Welcome rain fell across regions of QLD and NSW during the weekend, much to the relief of many farmers.

A surface trough and upper low generated scattered showers, tending to rain periods with thunderstorm activity during Friday through until Sunday.

Whilst no heavy falls were recorded, widespread 3 days totals of 10-30mm fell, with isolated falls exceeding 50mm. Coastal regions of South Eastern QLD and northern NSW received the heaviest falls, with Foxley in the Scenic Rim of SE QLD picking up 66.1mm, Coomera 57.1mm, Evandale 61.0mm whilst Brisbane picked up 11mm. In NSW, Yamba topped the tally with an impressive 87.2mm, while Red Hill near Coffs Harbour picked up 70.7mm.

Across inland regions of NSW, Inverell received 56mm, Moree 29mm and Dubbo 25mm while in southern QLD, Miles received 25.8mm, St George 40.2mm and Charleville 10.4mm.

While the weekend rainfall was welcomed with open arms across drought stricken regions, further follow up rainfall is needed during the next several months.

Image 1, 72hr rainfall totals to 9am Monday. Image 2 and 3, Bureau of Meteorology weekly rainfall wrap.