Weather
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...
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...
Scorching temperatures predicted for weekend
Penrith is preparing for a weekend heatwave with temperatures above 40 degrees on both Saturday and Sunday.
Locals are being urged to be prepared especially...
Rain bomb fails to explode in Penrith
Just 7mm of rain has fallen in Penrith since 9am, with the area appearing to avoid another deluge in a major relief to local residents.
Huge rainfall to blanket Penrith in coming days
Penrith could cop more than 200mm of rain over the next five days.
COVID-19 testing clinics closed due to weather conditions
Penrith's weather crisis has forced the temporary closure of a number of COVID-19 testing clinics in Penrith.
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 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.
Temperatures to soar above 40 degrees this week
Penrith is gearing up for a week of scorching temperatures with residents being urged to take care, especially on Tuesday and Thursday.
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.
Penrith poised to freeze through coldest ever morning
Penrith is set to produce some ironic weather history this weekend with the city likely to record its coldest ever temperature, just six months after...
Dangerous times ahead for fire crews
Fire crews are warning of a dangerous summer ahead after a bushfire in Londonderry and Llandilo threatened homes yesterday, the second major bushfire in just two...
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.
Warnings issued to locals with mercury set to soar in Penrith
Penrith is set to experience two consecutive days with temperatures above 40 degrees, prompting local residents to be careful especially with children and pets.
The...
Warragamba Dam reaches capacity, begins to spill
Warragamba Dam has reached capacity and commenced spilling at around 3am this morning, Water NSW has confirmed.
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...
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.
Don’t forget your umbrella: Heavy rain across Tuesday, Wednesday
Penrith is set to be hit with torrential rain tomorrow, with up to 35mm expected to fall across the city.
And it'll be matched on...
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.
Storm season launches: Hot, dry conditions ahead
The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW State Emergency Service have launched their summer storm campaign in Penrith.
