- Severe thunderstorms are hitting Sydney
Storms are smashing Sydney and major surrounding regions, with heavy rains lashing the city.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm alert just after 3pm local time Monday.
Severe thunderstorms are bringing heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding in the next several hours in Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Taralga.
About 3.40pm the weather bureau provided an update, saying severe thunderstorms in the warning area had temporarily eased.
‘However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary,’ the warning says.
As at 3.30pm the bureau’s rain gauge at Canterbury had received more than 23mm of rain since 9am.
A large area between Tamworth and Muswellbrook have all recorded more than 10mm of rain since 9am as well.
Storms are smashing Sydney and major surrounding regions, with heavy rains lashing the city
Severe thunderstorms are bringing heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding in the next several hours in Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Taralga
About 3.40pm the weather bureau provided an update, saying severe thunderstorms in the warning area had temporarily eased
Sydney
Tuesday: Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning and early afternoon. Min 16. Max 20.
Wednesday: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west. Light winds. Min 14. Max 20.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Min 13. Max 24.
Melbourne
Tuesday: Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm, most likely in the evening. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h turning east to northeasterly during the morning. Min 11. Max 26.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the early morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h tending northerly in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Min 15. Max 24.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending east to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon. Min 15. Max 26
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm alert just after 3pm local time Monday
As at 3.30pm the bureau’s rain gauge at Canterbury had received more than 23mm of rain since 9am
Brisbane
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Min 16. Max 26.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the west. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Min 16. Max 27.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Min 17. Max 28.
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