October 14th 2024.
The city of Sydney has been hit hard by a series of fierce hailstorms and thunder, causing chaos and disruptions to transportation services. The sudden outbreak of thunderstorms this afternoon has brought about lightning strikes and massive hailstones, leaving many homes in the western part of the city damaged. Meteorologists are predicting more storms to hit the rest of the country in the coming days.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, a severe thunderstorm is expected to sweep through eastern Australia from this afternoon until Wednesday. As a result, almost 4000 people have experienced power outages, with reports of outages in Hurstville and North Manly. Flights in and out of Sydney have also been affected, with delays and cancellations due to the storm activity. A spokesperson from Sydney Airport has advised passengers to check with their respective airlines for any updates on their flights.
The Bureau of Meteorology has also issued a warning for potential flash flooding in Sydney, particularly in areas from Olympic Park to Bondi Beach. The thunderstorm is currently moving northeast and is expected to hit Manly and St Leonards before making its way to Dee Why later in the afternoon. Reports and images shared on 9news.com.au show the extent of the damage caused by the hail, with massive hailstones falling in Emu Plains and the Blue Mountains. Hail has also been reported in other areas of Sydney, such as the Northern Beaches and Inner West.
The heavy rainfall has also impacted the light rail services in Sydney, with tracks being flooded and causing disruptions on the L2 Randwick Line and L3 Kingsford Line. Passengers have been advised to either delay their travel or take alternate transportation options. The Bureau of Meteorology has stated that this turbulent weather is expected to continue throughout the week, thanks to a series of troughs and low-pressure systems.
In fact, storms have already been brewing over southern and eastern Australia this morning, as reported by the meteorology service Weatherzone. As a low-pressure system moves eastward from Western Australia, it is predicted to bring more storms to the rest of the country on Thursday and Friday. These storms could bring strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall.
The cities of Sydney and Melbourne are also expected to experience showers over the next few days. This is due to a mass of hot air hovering over Central Australia, which is causing the turbulent weather patterns. Weatherzone has also warned that temperatures in South Australia's north could reach the mid-40s on Wednesday and Thursday, with overnight minimum temperatures being higher than usual. This could potentially break heat records for this time of year.
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