The weather began to change intot he standard model for this phase
about 2 or 3 days ago. Initially just some drizzle then gradually
stronger showers until last night we had some heavy rain.

I noticed the Australian Tropical storm appeared the following
morning. Coincidence?

I can't say. I do know that it is a full blown wet spell here, now. We
even had some thunder this evening. We might get lucky tonight. I wish
I lived on an hill somewhere.

Now it's about to end.

Or will it? I can't say for sure what the next spell is. At about ten
to eight it could do anything.