East coast slapped with multiple flood warnings as wet weather 'expected to worsen' - 9News

The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) have issued severe weather and flood warnings for much of southern Queensland and northern NSW, saying conditions are expected to worsen today.

The State Emergency Service (SES) are on high alert today, having already received almost 200 calls for help.

Sydney and Brisbane will be impacted by the low pressure system today with showers and possible storms forecast. (9News)

Heavy rain is forecast again today, with warnings of rivers breaking in dangerous flash flooding.

Rainfall totals between 50mm and 100mm are likely in areas of southern Queensland, the BoM said.

Severe thunderstorms may also develop over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt regions, with warnings of potentially destructive winds.

NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Dean Storey urged residents to take care, warning flash flooding is notoriously "unpredictable".

"Large proportions of the state (are) in the firing line," he told Today, explaining emergency services have particular concern for Moree, Armadale, Tamworth, and Parkes in NSW.

The SES have already had almost 200 calls for help, with wild weather set to continue. (Today)

"We're going to see a combination of flash flooding which can be really unpredictable and come on really quickly but also the Riverina flooding as well.

"Roads will be cut off in many areas, so avoid unnecessary travel in those areas and never drive through floodwaters.

"Time and time again we see poor results with poor decision making with people driving through floodwaters. Often with tragic results.

"Really urging the communities to be aware of their local weather forecast and conditions."

Mr Storey said there are 18 flood watches currently in place in NSW, with more expected throughout the day.

The message is echoed by BoM Hazard Preparedness and Response East Manager Jane Golding.

She has urged residents in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Canberra to be prepared.

"Many areas are expecting significant rainfall, with some places in Queensland and New South Wales likely to see daily rainfall totals of 150 millimetres or more," she said.

"We may see this rainfall over river catchments that are already quite wet as well, so we're encouraging people to 'know your weather, know your risk', and make sure you're staying up to date with the current forecasts and warnings."

The worst hit areas yesterday were north New South Wales and south Queensland - and Northern Territory. (9News)

SES helicopters have been deployed to the areas of concern on the NSW-Queensland border to make sure they can respond as quickly as possible.

Severe weather and flood warnings are also in effect for parts of South Australia and the southern Northern Territory.

The warnings come after Alice Springs recorded its wettest November day in 20 years yesterday.

The town's airport reported more than 100 millimetres of rain, according to the BoM leading to multiple road closures.

Twenty-four hour rainfall has not been that high since January 30, 2001.

A rescue was launched at the Undoolya causeway in Alice Springs after a man became stranded. (NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services)

The rain caused the Todd River to burst its banks, sending water cascading down nearby streets.

Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services said the man's sedan was "swept off the road" by rising floodwaters."

"The man managed to self-extract from the vehicle and get to a tree where he has stayed until NTES arrived on scene."

The Todd River Schwarz Crescent weather station recorded at least 70mm of rain in the last 24 hours.

Meanwhile, the city of Rockhampton in central Queensland received more than 300mm overnight and into Wednesday.

Man rescued from river during 'wettest day in 20 years'

The wild weather is being caused by a low-pressure system that has moved from Western Australia across the Northern Territory.

Conditions are expected to extend into the weekend.

New South Wales and ACT

Sydney has a very high chance of rain today, most likely during this afternoon and evening.

Temperatures will reach a low of 17C before climbing to 21.

Canberra will also experience a cloudy day with cover increasing in the afternoon.

There's a high chance of rain and the possibility of a thunderstorm, most likely this evening.

The city will experience a low of 10C and a high of 22C.

Queensland

Brisbane is also likely to experience a wet day too, with showers and even the chance of a thunderstorm forecast.

A minimum of 22C and a high of 29C is expected.

Northern Territory

It will be a cloudy day in tropical Darwin with the chance of a shower and thunderstorm inland.

The city will experience a low of 27C and a high of 35C.

South Australia

Adelaide will experience a mostly clear day, with a minimum of 9C and a high of 22C forecast.

Hobart has a medium chance of showers in the morning and early afternoon, which will clearing later this afternoon.

The city will experience a low of 7C and a high of 17C.

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