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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Aussie Report Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
Sydney is currently under a severe thunderstorm warning from the Bureau of Meteorology, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and large hail expected across the metropolitan area through this afternoon and evening. The warning covers the city centre, Parramatta, and surrounding suburbs until 9:00 PM AEDT.
What are the current weather warnings for Sydney?
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Sydney today, targeting the entire Greater Sydney region including the Blue Mountains and Central Coast. Key risks include 90–100 km/h wind gusts, 2–3 cm hailstones, and 50–70 mm of rain in short bursts. A separate coastal wind warning remains active for the Sydney harbour and offshore zones through tomorrow.
Will the weather warning extend to tomorrow?
For weather warning sydney tomorrow, the current severe thunderstorm warning is expected to clear by midnight, with showers easing to 20–30% chance by Friday morning. However, a separate coastal wind warning for the Sydney coast remains in place through Friday, with gusts up to 60 km/h.
What should I do during a severe thunderstorm warning?
Seek shelter indoors immediately, away from windows and doors. Avoid using electrical appliances and stay off metal structures. If driving, pull over safely and avoid underpasses or low-lying areas prone to flash flooding.
How long will the Sydney weather warning last?
The severe thunderstorm warning for Sydney today is active until 9:00 PM AEDT. For weather warning sydney 7 days, the outlook shows a 40–60% chance of showers through the weekend, but no further severe warnings are forecast at this stage.
Where can I check live radar for Sydney?
Use the Weather Radar page for real-time tracking of storm cells across the Sydney basin and Weather Warnings for updated alerts as conditions evolve.
For broader coverage of weather warnings nsw today and severe thunderstorm warning nsw today, visit Weather Warnings Southeastern Australia or the Australia weather hub. The Victoria Weather Warnings Winds page also covers adjacent regions.