Soaked Sydney warned to prepare for more storms during evening commute
Sydneysiders are being warned to avoid travel wherever possible this afternoon, with weather conditions expected to further deteriorate as the evening commute approaches.
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Sydneysiders are being warned to avoid travel wherever possible this afternoon, with weather conditions expected to further deteriorate as the evening commute approaches.
A number of roads are currently closed across Sydney and there major public transport delays are predicted during the evening peak.
A #severe #thunderstorm which could produce damaging winds and large hail has been detected on the weather radar near Branxton. This storm is moving northeast. Please stay abreast to the latest warnings at https://t.co/alRKyJ78wl pic.twitter.com/kCwCkJfGKo
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) November 28, 2018
Trains have stopped running between Gordon and Hornsby on the T1 North Shore train line due to a tree falling into overhead wiring between Pymble and Turramurra, and replacement buses are now running on this route.
Ferries between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park have also been cancelled due to the weir overflowing and have been replaced with buses.
The light rail between Central and Dulwich Hill, which has been closed for much of the day due to flooding in multiple locations, has now reopened.
EXPECT DELAYS ON AFTERNOON COMMUTE
Transport authorities have urged commuters to continue to monitor official transport social media accounts because, despite the rain easing, it is very much a live situation.
Passengers travelling on T1 North Shore, Northern & Western Line, T2 Inner West & Leppington Line, T3 Bankstown Line and T8 Airport & South Line should expect delays.
There are also traffic lights blacked out and flashing yellow in a number of suburbs across Sydney contributing to traffic delays on the road system.
Root damage is a major cause of tree failure, remember to park your car away from #trees if strong winds and severe storms are predicted.
— NSW SES (@NSWSES) November 28, 2018
Our SES crews are responding to a major tree down in #Drummoyne #sydneyweather #BigWetWednesday pic.twitter.com/w1DJfWbgHh
Some roads have reopened this afternoon after the rain this morning caused flooding — and in some cases landslides — but many remain closed.
The Bureau of Meteorology told Sydney commuters to expect the rain to intensify again this afternoon as the low pressure system over the city moves toward the coast across the centre of Sydney.
Duty forecaster Zhi-weng Chua said weather conditions would only begin to clear tomorrow morning.
“It will start to pick back up (this) afternoon when the low moves towards the coast. At the moment it is inland and it is moving toward the coast.”
NSW SES spokesman Phil Schafer issued a warning to people who need to do a school run or afternoon commute not too drive through floodwaters as rain was expected to intensify.
“There are so far 13 flood reduces where are driving through floodwater putting there own lives at risk,” he said.
“Parents on the school run: do not drive through floodwaters and keep clear of storm drains.”
The SES has received 860 calls for help, including some in which trees which have fallen onto cars and homes.
NSW Traffic & Highway Patrol Commander Michael Corboy said conditions would deteriorate further over the afternoon, and encouraged Sydneysiders to avoid travel.
“If you stayed at home today, stay at home the rest of the day, but please don’t go out this afternoon, because it is predicted to come back and get worse this afternoon,” Mr Corboy said.
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THE ROADS TO AVOID NOW:
● BERKSHIRE PARK: Stony Creek Rd/St Marys Rd is closed between Stanley St and Richmond Rd.
● CASTLE COVE: All northbound lanes of Eastern Valley Way have reopened, as crews continue clearing fallen trees and overhead wires. All southbound lanes remain closed between Boundary St and Deepwater Rd. Southbound motorists are being diverted into Boundary St, and can then use Babbage Rd, Penshurst St and Victoria Ave.
● ROZELLE: One of five eastbound lanes of The Crescent is closed approaching James Craig Rd due to flooding. Exercise caution.
● NORTH NARRABEEN: Southbound lanes Wakehurst Parkway are affected just past Elanora Rd.
● OXFORD FALLS: Oxford Falls Rd is closed between Wakehurst Parkway and Avoona Rd due to flooding.
● ANNANGROVE: Blue Gum Rd is closed in both directions at Blue Gum Creek.
● MARALYA: McClymonts Rd is closed in both directions.
● MASCOT: Some traffic lights blacked out or flashing yellow.
âš ï¸ #Flood Warning issued for #CooksRiver Tempe, this afternoon. 70–120 mm rain forecast, with isolated falls of up to 170 mm possible. See https://t.co/HWAcLupfME for details and updates; follow advice from @NSWSES. #NSWFloods pic.twitter.com/VhA0i7gwBt
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) November 27, 2018
SYDNEY’S WEATHER FORECAST
Today 22C. Rain, wind.
Thursday 22C. Clearing showers, wind.
Friday 23C. Mostly fine.
Saturday 25C. Sunny.
Sunday 32C. Sunny
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
● Trains are not running between Gordon and Hornsby on the T1 North Shore train line due to a tree falling into overhead wiring between Pymble and Turramurra. Replacement buses are running.
● Allow extra travel time on the Blue Mountains, South Coast and Southern Highlands train lines. A tree was earlier caught in overhead wiring at Cowan on the Central Coast.
● Buses are replacing Parramatta River ferries between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park as the weir is overflowing.
● Cockatoo Island Wharf is closed so F3 and F8 ferries are not stopping there.
● Buses are replacing the light rail between Central and Dulwich Hill due to flooding in multiple locations.
● The Bankstown train line has reopened between Sydenham and Campsie after previously closing due to flooding at Marrickville.
● There are delays on the Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra line in both directions, as well as on the Airport and South and Carlingford lines.
● Earlier major delays on the North Shore and Western lines have eased.
● Lewisham station has reopened after flooding.
● Pymble, Wollstonecraft, West Ryde and Eastwood train stations are difficult to access due to flooding.
● Bus networks across the city are significantly delayed.
● Route 136, 208, 209 and 594 buses are diverting around Eastern Valley Way at Castle Cove.
Lewisham station is now open following flooding earlier. Services have resumed normal stops as a result.
— T2 Sydney Trains (@T2SydneyTrains) November 27, 2018
Delays still occurring due to severe weather conditions. Please take extra care.
Thank you for your patience.https://t.co/SGRiaQoUwz 📱
BLACKOUTS
Almost 5000 properties are without power across Sydney’s north.
Two separate outages — one across East Ryde, North Ryde and Marsfield, and the other in St Ives and Turramurra — are affecting 4600 properties.
DROUGHT AREAS
Drought stricken Dubbo and surrounding areas received up to 30mm of rain and wild thunderstorms overnight, but it’s not enough to break the dire dry circumstances farmers are facing.
#SydneyStorm Sydney cops a dumping this morning. Look at these rainfall totals to 9am, mostly falling in a couple of hours. 106mm at our Observatory Hills weather station in the CBD https://t.co/r5y8pc0fS0 pic.twitter.com/bklsvULe18
— Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales (@BOM_NSW) November 27, 2018
SAFETY TIPS FOR TODAY
● Be aware of road conditions in your area and plan your trip accordingly. Check livetraffic.com, bom.gov.au, and ses.nsw.gov.au for the latest information.
● Remember to give way at intersections where lights are out and proceed with extra caution.
● Leave greater breaking distances between you and the car in front because it takes longer to stop when its wet.
● Drivers and motorcycle riders should use their headlights in heavy rain to be seen by other road users.
● Motorists should never attempt to drive through floodwaters or cross flooded causeways.
● Pedestrians should wear bright or high-vis clothing and use crossings at controlled intersections.
Flooded roads at Balmoral in Sydney’s north. 📷: @rustythescamp/Instagram #sydneystorm pic.twitter.com/nzYB32fNen
— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) November 27, 2018
Sandbag Point - if you require sandbags they are available for collection at our Unit. Please call 132 500 to log a request for assistance, you will be given a job number, you can then proceed to 125 Railway... https://t.co/o9GfuUCEOn
— City Of Sydney SES (@CityOfSydneySES) November 27, 2018
When it’s flooding but you still in a rush #SydneyStorm #sydneyweather pic.twitter.com/zXQOkjn5TV
— Jess Chandra (@jesschandra) November 27, 2018
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