The downpour across the east coast is forecast to intensify from today, with a warning of thunderstorms and high winds in many parts.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting rainfall to increase across the central and northern coast from today, with moderate to heavy 24-hour rainfall totals of 40mm to 90mm likely and isolated falls exceeding 120mm possible.

In the north-west of the state, rainfall totals of 20mm to 50mm are forecast, with isolated falls exceeding 80mm possible.

Sydney is heading for a maximum rainfall of 35mm today, with a maximum of 45mm forecast for tomorrow.

Wind strengths will also increase over the coming hours. The bureau has issued a strong wind warning for the Macquarie and Hunter coasts from tomorrow.

Meanwhile, the drenching over south-eastern Queensland i

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