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As Australians look forward to a lockdown-free summer of picnics and barbeques, meteorologists warn the season could be a wash out.
A La Nina season is likely to develop and bring thunderstorms, rain, and flooding to NSW and cyclones in Queensland.
Meteorologist Joel Pippard told Daily Mail Australia the weather pattern could result in Australia having more extreme events in October to April.
Torrential rain and strong winds will be likely in late summer for NSW (pictured: wild surf off Wollongong in August)
Vaccinated Sydneysiders keen to shake off lockdowns could be in for a damp and wet summer (pictured: Sydney in September)
'There is the potential for big rain events - especially more in February and March when the ocean waters are at their warmest,' he said.
'Even when its not raining there will be more humidity in NSW and Queensland. And there's also a high chance of increased cyclones in northern Australia.'
There is some relief, however, with Mr Pippard predicting the months of November and December, as spring transitions into summer, to be perfect for outdoor activities, before the drenching rain begins after New Year's.
'Early on, the summer looks to be similar to last year's La Nina and will start off warm and mild but then the moisture is set to build up in January and February,' he said.
'There's about twice
