- Strong storms hit Sydney
Storms are lashing Sydney and major surrounding regions, with heavy rain lashing the city.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning shortly after 3:00 pm local time on Monday.
Strong storms are causing heavy rain which may cause flash flooding in the coming hours in Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Taralga.
At around 3.40pm the Met Office provided an update, saying that severe thunderstorms in the warning area had temporarily eased.
‘However, recovery from severe storms remains possible. “The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued if necessary,” the warning reads.
By 3.30pm, the Canterbury office rain gauge had received more than 23mm of rain since 9am.
A large area between Tamworth and Muswellbrook has also recorded more than 10mm of rain since 9am
Storms are lashing Sydney and major surrounding regions, with heavy rain lashing the city.
Strong storms are causing heavy rain which may cause flash flooding in the coming hours in Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Taralga.
At around 3.40pm the Met Office provided an update, saying severe thunderstorms in the warning area had temporarily eased.
Sydney
Tuesday: Cloudy. Average chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Winds from the south to southwest at 15 to 20 km/h with a trend from south to southeast at 20 to 30 km/h during the morning and early afternoon. Min 16. Max 20.
Wednesday: Cloudy. High probability of showers, more likely in the morning and afternoon. The probability of a storm in the west. Light winds. Min 14. Max 20.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Average chance of rain, more likely at night. Winds will be light from the northeast at 15 to 25 km/h during the day and then become light overnight. Min 13. Max 24.
Melbourne
Tuesday: Mostly sunny morning. Average chance of rain at night. Chance of a storm, probably at night. Southeast winds at 15 to 25 km/h turning east to northeast during the morning. Min 11. Max 26.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Average chance of showers, most likely early in the morning. The possibility of a storm. Northeast winds at 25 to 35 km/h, trending north in the morning and becoming weak in the afternoon. Min 15. Max 24.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High probability of rain, more likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds from the north to northeast at 15 to 25 km/h tending to the east to northeast at 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon. Min. 15. Max. 26
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning shortly after 3:00 pm local time on Monday.
By 3.30pm, the Canterbury office rain gauge had received more than 23mm of rain since 9am.
brisbane
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers, more likely in the late morning and afternoon. Light northeasterly winds of 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day and then light at night. Min 16. Max 26.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Average chance of showers, more likely in the morning and afternoon. The probability of a storm in the west. Light winds that become from the north to northeast at 15 to 20 km/h during the morning and become light at night. Min 16. Max 27.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Winds will be light from the northeast at 15 to 25 km/h during the day and then become light overnight. Min 17. Max 28.