Sydney Braces for Intense Rain as Flash Flood Alerts Escalate
Right now in Sydney, a major weather warning has been issued, and millions of people are being urged to stay alert as heavy rain and severe thunderstorms sweep across the region. The State Emergency Service has advised residents from Greater Sydney to the Illawarra and the Central Tablelands to closely monitor conditions, with particular attention on Sydney’s south-west, Wollondilly, Wingecarribee and Greater Wollongong. The message is simple but serious: follow safety advice and be prepared for sudden changes.
This latest alert was triggered after authorities identified a strong potential for flash flooding across large parts of New South Wales. Flash flooding is unpredictable, it can occur suddenly, and it often arrives with little or no warning. The SES reinforced that message again this morning, reminding people not to take risks around floodwaters and to avoid creeks, drains and low-lying areas.
The Bureau of Meteorology has also been tracking a line of severe thunderstorms forming from Lake Macquarie down to Wollongong. These storms are being fuelled by a surface trough sitting off the coast, drawing in moisture from the sea and pushing it inland. As a result, heavy downpours have been spreading throughout Sydney, the Central Coast and the Illawarra, and the system is expected to remain active through Friday afternoon and evening.
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Meteorologists have already recorded significant rainfall totals. Kangy Angy on the Central Coast saw more than 74 millimetres in just two hours, while Lake Macquarie picked up around 70 millimetres in three hours. Severe storm warnings were issued early this morning for Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Hawkesbury and the Hunter, with storms detected near Oakdale and Warragamba and moving quickly toward Camden, Picton and the Nattai Tablelands.
The conditions are especially concerning for drivers. With intense rainfall overwhelming drainage systems, sudden road closures are expected. SES officials have urged people not to travel unless absolutely necessary, especially during the heaviest rainfall periods. This warning is even more critical today, as Friday marks the busiest day of the festive-season travel rush at Sydney Airport. More than 80,000 passengers are expected, and both roads and terminals are likely to experience major delays.
Travellers have been encouraged to leave early, allow extra time and remain flexible, as storms could slow movement across the city. Holidaymakers heading out of town are also being urged to stay alert for flooded roads and to never drive through water, no matter how shallow it appears.
While the rainfall is expected to peak in the morning, conditions will remain unsettled and stormy throughout the day, with more thunderstorms likely over the weekend before the system shifts north by Monday.
Sydney is in for a soaking, and the message from authorities is clear: stay safe, stay informed and take no chances with floodwaters.
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