First tropical cyclone of the season named

Flood warnings remain in place in parts of New South Wales as the first tropical cyclone of the season has formed.

Tropical Cyclone Paddy Paddy is south-east of Christmas Island and doesn't present an immediate threat to the mainland or any offshore communities at this stage.

The category one system will continue to move slowly south before moving west and starting to weaken later on today.

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Flood warnings are in place for parts of New South Wales as the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) forecasts rain will continue to fall in much of the state.

A moderate flood warning has been issued for the Upper Hunter River in Deman.

While minor flood warnings are in place for Bellinger River, Macleay River, Macyntire and Severn Rivers, Castlereagh River, Paroo River, and Macquarie River.

It comes after a woman bushwalker in her 30s was killed by a falling branch in Watagans National Park at Cooranbong, near Lake Macquarie on the Central Coast.

Minor to major flood warnings remain for the Lachlan River near Condoblin where a police officer rescued two boys in central west NSW.

Flash floods hit the state yesterday leaving roads blocked in Tamworth in the north-east, forcing workers and HSC students to be cut off.

Weatherzone says more heavy rain is likely for areas in central and eastern Australia this week, with flooding and severe thunderstorms expected.

New South Wales

Sydney is set to have a cloudy day with a chance of showers.

The BoM said rain overnight has continued adding to the state's wet landscape.

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Temperatures are expected to reach 23C.

Queensland

Another thunderstorm is forecast for Queensland with a high chance of showers.

South-east Queensland is also being hit by wild weather.

Temperatures are set to reach 26C in Brisbane.

Severe thunderstorm warnings have eased for the state.

Victoria

Melbourne is expected to have a mostly sunny day according to the BoM with temperatures set to reach 26C.

But there is a possibility of showers late in the afternoon and evening.

Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is expected to have a mostly clear day.

The BoM has forecast a slight chance of rainfall and a thunderstorm around the Cox Peninsula.

Australian Capital Territory

It is set to be partly cloudy in Canberra with a possible shower.

Temperatures are forecast to sit at 21C.

Western Australia

The BoM forecasts Perth to have a mostly clear day with some southerly winds.

South Australia

Adelaide is set to have a cloudy day with a high chance of rainfall expected from late this morning.

Tasmania

A partly cloudy day is forecast for Hobart with temperatures expected to reach 23C.



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