Severe storms smash Sydney as Aussies are warned to brace for flash flooding on their commute home
Storms are lashing Sydney and large surrounding regions, while heavy rain is lashing the city.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning just after 3pm local time on Monday.
Severe thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall, which could cause flash flooding in Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Taralga over the next few hours.
Around 3:40 p.m., the weather bureau provided an update, saying that severe thunderstorms in the warning area had temporarily diminished.
‘However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued if necessary,” the alert said.
At 3.30pm the agency’s rain gauge in Canterbury had received more than 23mm of rain since 9am.
A large area between Tamworth and Muswellbrook has also seen more than 10mm of rain since 9am.
Some flights to and from Sydney have been delayed or canceled due to the ongoing weather.
Sydney Airport encouraged travelers to check with their airlines for updates on their flights.
Storms are lashing Sydney and large surrounding regions, while heavy rain is lashing the city
Severe thunderstorms are causing heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Taralga in the coming hours
Around 3:40 p.m., the weather bureau provided an update, saying severe thunderstorms in the warning area had temporarily diminished
Sydney
Tuesday: Cloudy. Moderate chance of showers, probably in the morning and early afternoon. Wind south to southwest 15 to 20 km/h, trending south to southeast 20 to 30 km/h in the morning and early afternoon. Min. 16. Max. 20.
Wednesday: Cloudy. High chance of showers, probably in the morning and afternoon. Chance of a thunderstorm in the west. Light wind. Min. 14. Max. 20.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of showers, probably in the evening. Light wind, moderate 15 to 25 km/h during the day, then light in the evening. Min. 13. Max. 24.
Melbourne
Tuesday: Mostly sunny morning. Chance of showers in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm is likely in the evening. Wind southeast 15 to 25 km/h, turning east to northeast in the morning. Min. 11. Max. 26.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of a shower, probably in the early morning. The chance of thunder. Wind northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h, trending northerly in the morning and becoming light later in the evening. Min. 15. Max. 24.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, probably in the afternoon and evening. Wind north to northeast 15 to 25 km/h, trending east to northeast 20 to 30 km/h in the afternoon. Min. 15. Max. 26
Brisbane
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of showers, probably in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds, 15 to 20 km/h from the northeast during the day, becoming light in the evening. Min. 16. Max. 26.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Moderate chance of showers, probably in the morning and afternoon. Chance of a thunderstorm in the west. Light winds becoming north to northeast in the morning, 15 to 20 km/h, then becoming light in the evening. Min. 16. Max. 27.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Light wind, moderate 15 to 25 km/h during the day, then light in the evening. Min. 17. Max. 28.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning just after 3pm local time on Monday
At 3.30pm the agency’s rain gauge in Canterbury had received more than 23mm of rain since 9am
Perth
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning. Wind west 15 to 20 km/h, decreasing light before sunrise. Min. 13. Max. 22.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, probably in the afternoon and evening. The chance of thunder. During the day, light winds from west to northwest, 20 to 30 km/h. Min. 11. Max. 22.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of showers, probably in the morning. Wind west 15 to 20 km/h, turning southwest 20 to 30 km/h in the morning, then west to southwest and light in the evening. Min. 13. Max. 21.
Adelaide
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, probably in the morning and early afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon. Wind northeast 20 to 30 km/h, trending north 15 to 25 km/h during the middle of the day, then becoming light in the evening. Min. 17. Max. 29.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Light winds shifting to south to southwest 15 to 20 km/h during the day, becoming light in the evening. Min. 15. Max. 28.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, probably in the afternoon and evening. The chance of thunder. Wind northeast to southeast 15 to 25 km/h, trending north to northwest during the afternoon, then trending west to northwest 20 to 30 km/h during the evening. Min. 16. Max. 30.
Hobart
Tuesday: Sunny. Light winds, moderate to 15 to 20 km/h in the early morning, then trending to northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning. Min. 5. Max. 19.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Wind from the north 20 to 30 km/h, trending northeast 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon, then becoming light in the evening. Min. 8. Max. 22.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of showers, probably in the morning. Light winds, easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon, then light in the evening. Min. 11. Max. 20.
Canberra
Tuesday: Cloudy. Small chance of showers. Light winds, east to southeast 15 to 25 km/h in the morning, then light in the late evening. Min. 8. Max. 18.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Moderate chance of showers, probably in the morning and early afternoon. Light wind. Min. 5. Max. 20.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of showers, probably in the evening. Light wind, moderate to 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon, then light in the evening. Min. 6. Max. 26.
The Bureau warned that ‘redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible’
Severe thunderstorms are causing heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding on the NSW central coast in the coming hours
Darwin
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of thunder. Light winds, afternoon to northwest, 15 to 20 km/h in the afternoon, then light in the evening. Min. 26. Max. 33.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of showers, probably in the morning. The chance of thunder. Light wind, moderate to northwest 15 to 25 km/h during the day, then light in the evening. Min. 26. Max. 33.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm around the Cox Peninsula. Light winds, moderate to 15 to 25 km/h during the day, then light in the evening. Min. 25. Max. 33.