NSW residents are being warned to prepare for more wet and wild weather as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issues a flood watch for parts of the state.
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The BOM has predicted heavy rainfall for Sydney and coastal areas south of Sydney on Thursday and Friday, with a flood watch for Hawkesbury-Nepean and other coastal catchments issued yesterday.
"These regions can expect between 50-150mm of rain on Thursday and between 50 and 100mm of rain on Friday," a statement from the bureau said.
"Moderate rainfall is expected in north-eastern NSW on Thursday and Friday.
"The bureau is monitoring the forecasts closely and communities should continue to monitor the bureau's website and BOM Weather app for updates to forecasts and warnings."
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The bureau's statement also said there was an increased risk of flash flooding and landslides as catchments were saturated.
"Showers in New South Wales are expected to continue through to next week but are expected to ease over the weekend," it said.
"The bureau is recommending communities in these areas stay up to date with the latest warnings through the bureau's website (www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings) and BOM Weather app and follow the advice of emergency services."
This news comes just weeks after the town of Lismore in northern NSW experienced its second major flood event in just two months.
Newcastle, in the state's Hunter, is also hoping the region's already fragile coastline isn't too heavily battered by more predicted storms this week.
The city's beaches, including Stockton, Bar, Redhead and Catherine Hill Bay, were stripped of their sand by massive swells earlier this week with Newcastle Council estimating up to 4.5 million cubic metres of sand would be needed to protect Stockton Beach, followed by top ups every decade.
The Bureau of Meteorology has also predicted minor flooding on the Macquarie River near the western NSW town of Bathurst.
The BOM says flooding is possible in a number of catchments from Wednesday into Thursday.
Bathurst has had a dry start to April, but recorded 95 millimetres of rain last month - almost double the long-term average.
