Motorists notice something strange in the sky over Sydney – and it could be trouble for aircraft passengers

Motorists notice something strange in the sky over Sydney – and it could be trouble for aircraft passengers

Sydneysiders have been treated with a bizarre weather display after dozens of photos began circulating online of strange tubular clouds. The eerie weather phenomenon was photographed and filmed over the city on Tuesday afternoon, with many querying what the reason was for the strange formations. “Is it aliens?” one man asked. “I feel that as … Read more

BoM forecasts more wet weather for sodden Sydneysiders and parts of NSW after month’s worth of rain falls

BoM forecasts more wet weather for sodden Sydneysiders and parts of NSW after month’s worth of rain falls

After a month’s worth of rain drenched Sydney on Saturday, forecasters are warning of another wet week ahead, with rain predicted to blanket the city from Wednesday through to the long weekend. More than 90mm of rain was reported to have fallen over 24 hours across Saturday, with Vivid attractions cancelled and multiple calls to … Read more

Sydney’s Warragamba Dam spills over after reaching full capacity as rain bomb drenches NSW

Sydney’s Warragamba Dam spills over after reaching full capacity as rain bomb drenches NSW

Warragamba Dam, Sydney’s major water supply which supplies 80 per cent of Sydney’s drinking water., has reached capacity and is spilling over. Following heavy rainfall, the dam began spilling about 5.45am on Saturday. NSW Government operating rules and protocols prevent water being released from the dam — which would reduce the storage level ahead of … Read more

Commuter chaos as flooding disrupts roads and public transport in Sydney

Commuter chaos as flooding disrupts roads and public transport in Sydney

Flash flooding has caused commuter chaos in Sydney with some roads closed and public transport routes diverted away from flood-affected areas following days of drenching rain. Parramatta Rd near George St in Strathfield was closed early Friday morning due to water over the roadway. Motorists were urged to find an alternative route, Live Traffic Sydney … Read more

Severe storms cut power and close roads in NSW and Victoria

Severe storms cut power and close roads in NSW and Victoria

A wild afternoon electrical storm has hit parts of Western Sydney dumping hail, downing trees and sparking a fire as wild weather batters Australia’s east coast. In Victoria, a storm has knocked out power to half a million customers. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Intense electrical storm causes chaos throughout Sydney. Watch the latest news and … Read more

NSW heatwave forces schools to close across the state as temperatures soar

NSW heatwave forces schools to close across the state as temperatures soar

Twenty NSW schools were closed on Friday with intense hot weather sweeping the state. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for NSW, urging residents to stay cool. Some schools were closed due to adverse weather, bushfire-related events, emergencies or other incidents, the NSW Department of Education confirmed on Friday. Watch the latest … Read more