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Heavy rain engulfs east coast
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather warning this morning as a low pressure system moves south along the entire south-eastern coast of Australia. The Sydney CBD received 50mm of rain on Friday night with coastal parts of Sydney forecast to receive up to 300mm of rain today. Abnormally high tides are also set to produce dangerous surf conditions. Like a photo? Buy prints from Michael Leunig at <a href="http://smhshop.com.au/leunig">smhshop.com.au/leunig </a>. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/photosSMH">Twitter</a> and check out our photography club <a href="https://smh.com.au/clique">Clique</a>.
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Despite the conditions, dogs still need to be walked and a few enthusiastic people take on the downpours in Centennial Park.Credit:James Alcock
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Kids playing footy in water logged Glastonbury Gardens at Austinmer. Credit:Kirk Gilmour
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Ben and Louisa Roth make the most of a rainy day at a flooded sports field in Centennial Park, Sydney.Credit:Katherine Griffiths
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A wind surfer takes advantage of strong winds at Nobbys Beach, Newcastle.Credit:Marina Neil
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Kids making the most of the wet weather at Dawes Park Barrack Point, Wollongong.Credit:Sylvia Liber
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Wet weather and winds cause havoc at the markets in The Rocks, Sydney. Credit:Christopher Getts
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The high tide and huge swell drives waves up to the promenade at Austinmer beach. Credit:Kirk Gilmour
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The Norfolk Pines in Manly Beach being closed off along North Steyne by Police and Firefighters due to strong winds and rain in fear they might split and fall down.Credit:Fiona Morris
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People braving the weather at Nobbys Beach, Newcastle, where in June 2007 the Pasher Bulker ran aground on the beach.Credit:Marina Neil
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Despite the conditions, a few enthusiastic surfers take on the conditions at Coogee beach.Credit:James Alcock
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Taking cover under a brolley at Bondi.Credit:James Alcock
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Sydney Ferries heading to Circular Quay.Credit:Fiona Morris
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Heavy rain and strong winds brought down a tree in Napier St, Paddington. Credit:Adam Wallace
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Workers try and unblock drains to alleviate flooding along Anzac Parade.Credit:James Alcock
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A tree has fallen on 2 cars in George's Place in North Wollongong.Credit:Georgia Matts
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A security guard endures the rain under The Sydney Harbour Bridge.Credit:Christopher Getts
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Cars stuck in flood water at Audrey Weir Royal National Park.Credit:TNV
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Satellite picture showing the massive low pressure system over the south eastern coast of Australia.Credit:Bureau of Meteorology
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Gary Pinch from Kiama gets a swim in at Shellharbour Pool.Credit:Sylvia Liber
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Driving over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a deluge of rain.Credit:Christopher Getts