Weather
Penrith hits 42 degrees; slightly cooler for rest of the week
The worst of the hot weather is over for now, but temperatures will still remain above 35 degrees for the rest of the week.
After...
Storm season launches: Hot, dry conditions ahead
The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW State Emergency Service have launched their summer storm campaign in Penrith.
Londonderry now the local focus; minor flooding possible in Penrith
Minor flooding of the Nepean River at Penrith is possible tonight, but the danger of moderate or major flooding appears to have passed.
Council pressing ahead with heat summit
With another hot summer ahead, Council is developing ways to ‘cool the city’
Penrith tops whopping 43.4 degrees
Penrith has been served a scorching Friday with temperatures hitting 43.4 degrees just after 2.30pm this afternoon.
The temperature is still rising across the area...
Temperatures set to soar in Penrith
Penrith is poised to record its hottest ever September day with temperatures predicted to reach 37 degrees later today.
It was 12 degrees at 8am...
Dam likely to spill on Monday as wet weather continues
Warragamba Dam is likely to spill on Monday as heavy rain continues in Sydney, the Premier says.
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.
Wet weather latest: Driver rescued from car on Mamre Road
Penrith is getting a reprieve from wet weather, but warnings remain in place as parts of the Local Government Area are urged to evacuate due to flooding.
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...
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...
Penrith records highest ever temperature
A new temperature record has been set in Penrith with the mercury rising to a stunning 47.3 degrees in the region at 3.25pm today.
Incredibly...
Rain causes chaos across Penrith, and there’s still more to come this week
Dozens of roads are closed, sporting events have been cancelled and some schools will shut down tomorrow after heavy rain lashed Penrith throughout the day.
Cool change arrives but there’s MORE super hot days to come
Cooler temperatures have finally arrived in Penrith after two scorching hot days.
The mercury soared to a whopping 44.6 degrees in Penrith today - two...
Revealed: Christmas Day weather forecast for Penrith
Penrith locals are in for a sweltering Christmas Day, with temperatures to reach the mid-30s next Sunday.
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.
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.
Avoid travel: Government urges commuters to stay home
Commuters are asked to avoid all non-essential travel as severe weather continues to impact the state’s rail network with flooding, landslips and trees on tracks.
Hail, heavy rain smashes Penrith during freak storm
A freak storm has torn through Penrith, bringing with it heavy rain and hail - but it was over almost as quickly as it arrived.
Schools across Penrith to close tomorrow ahead of adverse weather conditions
Most schools across the Penrith Local Government Area will be closed tomorrow as the rain that has soaked the region for the past week delivers its finale - with some 150mm expected.
