The Southern Highlands is bracing for heavy rainfall as conditions that caused major flooding in Queensland and northern NSW are expected to track south.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast up to 200mm of rainfall in the Wingecarribee Shire over the next seven days, with Wednesday expecting to deliver 70-100mm of rain.
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Uncertainty remains in relation to the exact timing and where the most significant impacts will occur from the weather system, which prompted a severe weather warning early Wednesday morning.
Bowral was identified in the warning as an area that may be particularly affected by the heavy rainfall, with up to 60mm of rain predicted on Thursday.
There is a high chance of thunderstorms throughout the region and winds of between 25 to 40 km/h.
The rain is set to ease slightly on Friday before returning on Saturday with up to 40mm predicted to fall on Sunday.
Currently, as of 12pm, Macquarie Pass is closed due to flooding and residents have been advised to avoid driving due to risk of flooding and land slides.
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