A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Sydney So Stay Inside
Stay safe and dry out there — it's going to be a wet one.
Sydneysiders, if you're currently reading this from somewhere dry, warm and cosy, we suggest that you keep it that way for the rest of the day. After a particularly stormy night that saw flash flooding across the state, the wet weather is set to stick around for the rest of the day.
And not just any old wet weather, either. The Bureau of Meteorology is reporting that intense storms are on their way to Sydney, which are "likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and giant hailstones". A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Sydney and most areas in the state's east.
The wild weather is a result of tropical cyclone Owen moving across the country, creating a low-pressure system in NSW. That means a high chance of heavy rainfall and lots of thunderstorms this evening and into tomorrow morning.
At the moment, public transport looks to be running on time and no major roads have flooded, but this could change if the storm hits around peak hour.
Stay dry out there. And remember to check Live Traffic, Transport Info and BOM for warnings and updates.
Image: Live Traffic NSW.
