Weather

More than 100mm of rain to fall in Penrith next week

Penrith is bracing itself for a wet start to next week with huge downpours predicted on Monday and Tuesday.

Penrith prepares for more scorching days

The summer of extreme temperatures will continue today with Penrith expected to reach a top of 43 degrees later this afternoon. And while a cool...

Trees down, roads flooded as huge storm hits Penrith

A fierce storm has ripped through Penrith, leaving behind a trail of destruction and thousands of homes without power.

Locals urged to prepare for scorching temperatures

Temperatures are set to soar in Penrith later this week as the warmest weather since February arrives - an early indication of the blistering...

Thousands of calls made to SES; call for non-urgent travel to be avoided

Evacuation orders and warnings are in place for several parts of the Penrith region has rain continues to lash Sydney.

Penrith to top 41 degrees next Monday as first signs of summer emerge

Summer will sound its early arrival next Monday with Penrith expected to top 41 degrees.

Penrith set for hottest February day on record

Penrith is likely to record its hottest February day on record this Saturday, with temperatures set to soar past 45 degrees. It will be the...

“It didn’t feel real”: Dad explains devastation of watching house burn down

Oliver Lachat had just returned home to his two sons on Monday evening when he realised that his Glenmore Park residence had been struck by lightning in Monday’s violent storm.

Temperatures to soar in Penrith this week

Penrith is preparing for a week of scorching conditions with temperatures to soar above 40 degrees for five consecutive days, starting tomorrow. It'll top 35...

Wallacia isolated as rain continues to fall; flood emergency far from over

As rain continues to pour in Penrith and other parts of the state, experts warn that residents should remain on alert for more flood risks.

Temperatures to soar in Penrith this week

Penrith will experience summer's full force this week with temperatures to soar above 40 degrees on Thursday. The mercury is tipped to hit 34 in...

Weather alert: Huge downpour predicted over coming days

Penrith residents are being urged to prepare for a deluge of rain over the coming days, with all eyes on a major downpour likely to hit on Saturday.

SES crews sandbag properties at Londonderry

Penrith State Emergency Service (SES) crews worked through the night to protect three properties in Londonderry that have flooded. An SES spokesperson said the swift...

Sandbags available as Penrith prepares for downpour

Local residents can pick up sandbags from Jamison Park as preparations continue for heavy rain in the coming days.

Warning of hotter days to come

As Penrith residents continue to deal with a sweltering January, there’s warnings that it’ll only get hotter in the coming years. Ecosystem Scientist Sebastian Pfautsch...

Conserve water alert issued for dozens of local suburbs

Dozens of local suburbs are being urged to conserve water in the coming days due to the ongoing extreme weather.

Roads still closed due to flooding

Roads in and out of Wallacia may not re-open until Wednesday. Silverdale Road (Blaxlands Crossing) and Mulgoa Road (Jerrys Creek) both remain closed following intense...

Evacuation orders in place for Agnes Banks as rain continues to fall across Penrith

Persistent rain continues to fall across Penrith with some 120mm expected today. Moderate flooding is possible along the Nepean River at Penrith during the day...

Anxious night ahead as flood emergency continues in Penrith

Penrith residents face an anxious wait tonight with the Nepean River continuing to rise and thousands of people evacuated.

Penrith on alert: Up to 120mm of rain predicted on Wednesday

The Bureau of Meteorology now says up to 120mm of rain could fall in Penrith tomorrow, sparking concerns of flash flooding and dangerous conditions on the roads.