Southerly buster, dangerous winds, storm warnings issued for city after 2025’s hottest day so far
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Sydney as rain begins to fall across the city.
The Bureau of Meteorology said damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were forecast.
Large hailstones and heavy rainfall are expected to hit parts of Sydney.Credit: Bureau of Meteorology
Sydney city, Penrith, Parramatta and Campbelltown were expected to be affected.
The thunderstorm was expected to hit waters off Bondi Beach by 4.20pm and waters off Manly Beach half an hour later, the BOM said.
The thunderstorms, moving east to northeast, were expected to affect the Sydney Harbour Bridge at about 5pm.
The storms have brought with them a cool change, with the temperature at Sydney Airport dropping from a high of 42.5 degrees at 1.34pm to 24 degrees by 3.50pm.
People are advised to move their cars under cover or away from trees, secure or put away loose items around their backyards and balconies, keep clear of creeks and storm drains, keep least eight metres from fallen powerlines and stay indoors and away from windows.
