November 17th 2024.
Sydney experienced a ferocious storm this evening, causing chaos and disruptions at the airport. The heavy rain and loud thunder could be seen and heard on the radar, as it made its way towards the city from the west. The airport had to take necessary precautions, with flights being diverted and some even cancelled due to the dangerous weather conditions.
An airport spokesperson advised passengers to contact their respective airlines in order to stay updated on their flight status. Due to the storm, there were significant delays, cancellations, and diversions. Passengers were urged to stay in touch with their airlines for any further updates.
The storm arrived at around 7:30pm and the severe weather warning was eventually lifted at 8:30pm. The airport was able to resume its operations shortly after, but not before recording 19mm of rain in just two hours. However, the Bureau of Meteorology cautioned that the thunderstorms may return in the following days.
The BoM stated, "Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased, but there is still a possibility for them to redevelop. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue detailed warnings as necessary."
Prior to reaching Sydney, the storm had hit other areas in the NSW Southern Highlands, including popular tourist spots such as Gerroa, Berry, Robertson, and Bowral. The areas were warned of heavy rain and storms, and similar warnings were issued for Wollongong, Kiama, Nattai Tablelands, Camden, Campbelltown, Picton, and Bulli.
The storm also affected regions in the Hunter, Illawarra, and Central NSW, with wind gusts reaching up to 100km per hour. The State Emergency Service reported a wind gust of 98km per hour at Cobar Airport at 2:55pm. In addition, there were also reports of a large tree branch falling on an apartment in Waterloo, causing damage.
The wettest spot during the storm was Thredbo, where 63mm of rain was recorded in just a few hours. As the storm moved away from the NSW coast, the BoM warned that it could potentially return in the near future.
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