Storms hit Sydney and major surrounding areas, and the city was hit by heavy rain.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning just after 3 p.m. local time on Monday.
Severe storms are bringing heavy rainfall which could cause flash flooding in Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Taralga over the next few hours.
The weather office provided an update around 3:40 p.m., saying severe thunderstorms in the warning area had weakened temporarily.
“However, the recurrence of severe storms is still possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued if necessary,” the warning reads.
At 3.30pm, the Canterbury office rain gauge showed over 23mm of rain since 9am.
More than 10mm of rain has been recorded across a large area between Tamworth and Muswellbrook since 9am.
Some flights to and from Sydney have been delayed or canceled due to the continuing weather.
Sydney Airport encouraged travelers to check with their airlines for updates on their flights.
Lightning strikes on Monday afternoon left thousands of people on the New South Wales and Central Coast without power.
Almost 4,000 Ausgrid customers in Freshwater, Curl Curl, North Manly, Brookvale, Bexley, Kingsgrove and Hurstville experienced power outages from 3pm.
The supplier assumed that the power would be restored by 5:30 p.m.
Storms are devastating Sydney and major surrounding regions, with heavy rain lashing the city
Severe storms are bringing heavy rainfall which could cause flash flooding in Gosford, Sydney, Penrith, Parramatta, Campbelltown and Taralga over the next few hours
At around 3:40 p.m., the weather office provided an update saying severe thunderstorms in the warning area had temporarily weakened
Sydney
Tuesday: Cloudy. Moderate risk of precipitation, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Wind from south to southwest 15 to 20 km/h, becoming south to southeast 20 to 30 km/h in the morning and early afternoon. Min. 16. Max. 20.
Wednesday: Cloudy. High risk of precipitation, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Thunderstorms possible in the west. Light winds. Min. 14. Max. 20.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Moderate risk of precipitation, most likely in the evening. Light wind, becoming northeasterly from 15 to 25 km/h during the day, then light in the evening. Min. 13. Max. 24.
Melbourne
Tuesday: Mostly sunny morning. Medium risk of precipitation in the evening. Possibility of a thunderstorm, most likely in the evening. Southeast wind 15 to 25 km/h, changing from east to northeast in the morning. Min. 11. Max. 26.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Moderate risk of precipitation, most likely in the early morning hours. A chance for a storm. Northeast wind from 25 to 35 km/h, northerly in the morning, then light in the evening. Min. 15. Max. 24.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High risk of precipitation, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Wind from north to northeast from 15 to 25 km/h, in the afternoon with a tendency to the east and northeast from 20 to 30 km/h. Min. 15. Max. 26
Brisbane
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Light wind, becoming northeasterly from 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day, then light in the evening. Min. 16. Max. 26.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Moderate risk of precipitation, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Thunderstorms possible in the west. Light wind, passing from north to north-east at a speed of 15-20 km/h in the morning, then light in the evening. Min. 16. Max. 27.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Light wind, becoming northeasterly from 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 3 p.m. local time on Monday
At 3:30 p.m., the Canterbury office's rain gauge had recorded more than 23 mm of rain since 9 a.m.
Pert
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Average risk of precipitation in the morning. West wind 15 to 20 km/h, light before dawn. Min. 13. Max. 22.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Very high probability of precipitation, most likely in the afternoon and evening. A chance for a storm. During the day, light wind, changing from west to north-west, from 20 to 30 km/h. Min. 11. Max. 22.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Moderate risk of precipitation, most likely in the morning. Wind west 15 to 20 km/h, becoming southwesterly from 20 to 30 km/h in the morning, then becoming westerly southwesterly and light in the evening. Min. 13. Max. 21.
Adelaide
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High chance of precipitation, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Thunderstorms possible in the morning and afternoon. Northeast wind 20 to 30 km/h, north direction 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day, then light in the evening. Min. 17. Max. 29.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Light wind, changing from south to south-west at a speed of 15-20 km/h in the middle of the day, then light in the evening. Min. 15. Max. 28.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High risk of precipitation, most likely in the afternoon and evening. A chance for a storm. Wind north-east to south-east 15 to 25 km/h, in the afternoon mainly north to north-west, then in the evening west to north-west 20 to 30 km/h. Min. 16. Max. 30.
Hobart
Tuesday: Sunny. Light winds, becoming northerly at 15 to 20 km/h early in the morning, becoming northeasterly at 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning. Min. 5. Max. 19.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. North wind 20 to 30 km/h, northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon, then light in the evening. Min. 8. Max. 22.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Light wind in the afternoon, becoming easterly at 15-20 km/h, then light in the evening. Min. 11. Max. 20.
Canberra
Tuesday: Cloudy. Little chance of rain. Light wind, passing from east to southeast at a speed of 15 to 25 km/h in the morning, then light in the late evening. Min. 8. Max. 18.
Wednesday: Cloudy. Moderate risk of precipitation, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Light winds. Min. 5. Max. 20.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Moderate risk of precipitation, most likely in the evening. Light wind in the afternoon, becoming northerly with a speed of 15 to 20 km/h, then light in the evening. Min. 6. Max. 26.
The bureau warned that “recurrence of severe storms is still possible.”
Severe storms are bringing heavy rainfall which could cause flash flooding on the New South Wales Central Coast over the next few hours
Darwin
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Medium risk of precipitation. A chance for a storm. Light wind, passing from north to north-west at a speed of 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day, then light in the evening. Min. 26. Max. 33.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Moderate risk of precipitation, most likely in the morning. A chance for a storm. Light wind, changing from north to north-west, from 15 to 25 km/h during the day, then light in the evening. Min. 26. Max. 33.
Thursday: Partly cloudy. Medium risk of precipitation. Possibility of a thunderstorm near the Cox Peninsula. Weak wind, turning north-west with a speed of 15 to 25 km/h during the day, then light in the evening. Min. 25. Max. 33.
