Weather
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.
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.
200mm of rain forecast to hit Penrith today as wild weather continues
Relentless rain continues to lash Penrith, causing havoc on the roads and sparking warnings of looming evacuations in some areas.
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.
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.
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.
Storm season launches: Hot, dry conditions ahead
The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW State Emergency Service have launched their summer storm campaign in Penrith.
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.
“One-in-50-year event”: Penrith on alert for possible evacuations
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned that evacuations in some parts of Penrith are possible in the coming hours and days as flood conditions worsen.
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.
Temperatures set to hit 41 degrees in Penrith today
Temperatures are expected to soar past 40 degrees in Penrith today.
It was already close to 26 degrees at 8.30am in Penrith, with the Bureau...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Temperature record under threat as Penrith prepares for 44 degree day
Penrith is on track to break another temperature record tomorrow with the Bureau now predicting a top of 44 degrees.
The record for the hottest...
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...
Warragamba Dam reaches capacity, begins to spill
Warragamba Dam has reached capacity and commenced spilling at around 3am this morning, Water NSW has confirmed.
‘Teddy’ rescued from Wallacia property
Firefighters have overcome floodwaters to carry out a rescue of a furry kind at Wallacia.
