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The Age
01-07-2025
- Climate
- The Age
At least 5 million in path of ‘bomb cyclone'
Over the weekend, the bureau warned NSW could be in for an east coast low, which refers to a severe weather system that dumps dangerous amounts of rain and inflicts widespread damage. BoM meteorologist Jiwon Park says the current complex low-pressure system probably qualifies as a low-end east coast low, but that doesn't necessarily warrant the term being used. 'We reserve the term 'east coast low' for the really high-end event that brings widespread major level flooding, and broad areas of destructive wind gusts.' The bureau has called the system a vigorous coastal low instead. But that shouldn't be seen as a downgrade, said Steve Turton, an adjunct professor of environmental geography at CQUniversity. He echoed warnings from the SES and the bureau that effects will be short, sharp, intense and unpredictable. 'Off-shore, the winds will certainly be storm-force, which is like a category two tropical cyclone in intensity,' he said. 'That's certainly going to increase the wave energy and the swells and so on coming onto the coast. We're looking at over 5 million people likely to be affected by this system.' The silver lining is that the low will move faster than a classic east coast low, limiting the amount of rain that will pelt the coast and lowering risk of major flooding. Abnormally warm water off the NSW coast helped fuel the system's rapid intensification, Turton said. Warmer oceans turbocharge the energy of a storm and supply weather systems with more moisture for heavy rain. A region of ocean water brewing 1 to 2.5 degrees above average also contributed to Tropical Cyclone Alfred and May's flood disaster, Turton said. 'That pool of warm water off the coast will certainly be providing additional energy into this system and increases the risk for more rapid intensification and flash flooding,' he said. About 90 per cent of the Earth's extra heat cause by the burning of fossil fuels is trapped within the ocean, he noted. NSW east coast weather warnings A severe weather warning for damaging, locally destructive winds is in place for Sydney, the Illawarra, and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers. A hazardous surf warning was issued for the coast from the Hunter down to Eden, with rock fishers, boaters and swimmers urged to stay away from the ocean. Coastal erosion and damage to infrastructure may strike the coastline between Seal Rocks and the NSW-Victorian border. A flood watch for minor flooding is in place for southern parts of the Mid North Coast, the Hunter, Hawkesbury-Nepean, Sydney-Illawarra Coast and Snowy catchments. NSW SES is advising residents along Sydney's coast, from Collaroy in the north all the way to Wollongong in the south, to stay indoors. Stay up to date with warnings here or on the Hazards Near Me app. Flight cancellations Virgin is advising guests travelling in and out of Sydney and Newcastle that their flights may be affected by the wild weather, while a Qantas spokesperson says it anticipates more cancellations in and out of Sydney later today. Twelve Virgin and seven Qantas flights have been cancelled so far today.
Sydney Morning Herald
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Sydney Morning Herald
At least 5 million in path of ‘bomb cyclone'
Over the weekend, the bureau warned NSW could be in for an east coast low, which refers to a severe weather system that dumps dangerous amounts of rain and inflicts widespread damage. BoM meteorologist Jiwon Park says the current complex low-pressure system probably qualifies as a low-end east coast low, but that doesn't necessarily warrant the term being used. 'We reserve the term 'east coast low' for the really high-end event that brings widespread major level flooding, and broad areas of destructive wind gusts.' The bureau has called the system a vigorous coastal low instead. But that shouldn't be seen as a downgrade, said Steve Turton, an adjunct professor of environmental geography at CQUniversity. He echoed warnings from the SES and the bureau that effects will be short, sharp, intense and unpredictable. 'Off-shore, the winds will certainly be storm-force, which is like a category two tropical cyclone in intensity,' he said. 'That's certainly going to increase the wave energy and the swells and so on coming onto the coast. We're looking at over 5 million people likely to be affected by this system.' The silver lining is that the low will move faster than a classic east coast low, limiting the amount of rain that will pelt the coast and lowering risk of major flooding. Abnormally warm water off the NSW coast helped fuel the system's rapid intensification, Turton said. Warmer oceans turbocharge the energy of a storm and supply weather systems with more moisture for heavy rain. A region of ocean water brewing 1 to 2.5 degrees above average also contributed to Tropical Cyclone Alfred and May's flood disaster, Turton said. 'That pool of warm water off the coast will certainly be providing additional energy into this system and increases the risk for more rapid intensification and flash flooding,' he said. About 90 per cent of the Earth's extra heat cause by the burning of fossil fuels is trapped within the ocean, he noted. NSW east coast weather warnings A severe weather warning for damaging, locally destructive winds is in place for Sydney, the Illawarra, and parts of Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Northern Tablelands and Northern Rivers. A hazardous surf warning was issued for the coast from the Hunter down to Eden, with rock fishers, boaters and swimmers urged to stay away from the ocean. Coastal erosion and damage to infrastructure may strike the coastline between Seal Rocks and the NSW-Victorian border. A flood watch for minor flooding is in place for southern parts of the Mid North Coast, the Hunter, Hawkesbury-Nepean, Sydney-Illawarra Coast and Snowy catchments. NSW SES is advising residents along Sydney's coast, from Collaroy in the north all the way to Wollongong in the south, to stay indoors. Stay up to date with warnings here or on the Hazards Near Me app. Flight cancellations Virgin is advising guests travelling in and out of Sydney and Newcastle that their flights may be affected by the wild weather, while a Qantas spokesperson says it anticipates more cancellations in and out of Sydney later today. Twelve Virgin and seven Qantas flights have been cancelled so far today.
The Age
30-06-2025
- Climate
- The Age
Sydney weather LIVE: ‘Bombogenesis' triggers severe weather warning as rain sets in
Go to latest What you need to know By Josefine Ganko Good morning and welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald's live coverage of today's weather, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system off the east coast brings heavy rain and wild winds to Sydney and around the state. Here's what we know so far. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Sydney and much of the NSW coastline, from Moruya Heads in the South to Taree in the North, as a 'vigorous' coastal low offshore brings damaging, locally destructive winds and possible heavy rainfall. In Sydney, heavy rain could bring six-hourly totals of 70 to 90 mm, while isolated downpours could see up to 120mm of rainfall. Wind gusts are already reaching up to 50km/h, with speeds between 60-70km/h expected to set in on Tuesday afternoon, with peak gusts of up to 110km/h Destructive wind gusts in excess of 125km/h could hit exposed coastal areas from Bondi to Wollongong from later today. Flash flooding is possible for the coastal fringe south of Seal Rocks on the Mid North Coast and north of Ulladulla on the South Coast. NSW SES deputy commissioner Debbie Platz advised households to secure outdoor furniture, clear gutters, move vehicles away from large trees and download the Hazards Near Me app to stay up to date. The rapid intensification of the low into a fierce weather system, dubbed 'bombogenesis' by meteorologists, is a rare event most often seen during winter. You can read more about the science of the phenomenon here. The forecast movement of the coastal low would see damaging winds and heavy rain persist into Wednesday. 6.52am 'Be very vigilant and very prepared': SES advice as wild weather arrives By Angus Dalton The SES has pre-deployed 395 volunteers across the coast and positioned high-clearance vehicles to Kiama, Albury, Hawkesbury, Maitland and Dungog, as NSW braces for the latest wild weather event. Emergency vehicles and helicopters were also deployed to Taree, which is still reeling from May's flood disaster. 'This is a time for our communities across NSW to be very vigilant and very prepared. We're looking at thunderstorms, rain, strong winds, coastal erosion and damaging surf,' SES deputy commissioner Debbie Platz said. Platz urged people to download the Hazards Near Me app, secure outdoor furniture and trampolines, clear gutters and move vehicles away from large trees. The science behind the 'bombogenesis' phenomenon By Angus Dalton The rapid intensification of the low into a fierce weather system, dubbed 'bombogenesis' by meteorologists, is a rare event most often seen during winter. 'Over the next 24 hours or so, we will see the low form quite deep, quickly, and the central pressure dropping significantly, somewhere in the order of 20 to 30 hectopascals,' the bureau's Daniel Hayes said on Monday. Loading That plunge in pressure easily meets the threshold for an east coast low, but another low-pressure system stewing further out to sea will interact with the coastal system, potentially siphoning off energy and reducing the potential for the wide-scale impacts that would define an east coast low. Forecasting the interaction between the two low-pressure systems is tricky. 'The two can just dance around each other and both survive but pull energy out each other. Or they could merge, and you eventually get one system that's stronger,' Hayes said. The two lows could undergo the Fujiwhara effect, where two systems rotate around each other, according to Weatherwatch meteorologist Anthony Cornelius. That would further complicate forecasting and may push the bad weather into three-day event, he said. 6.26am What you need to know By Josefine Ganko Good morning and welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald's live coverage of today's weather, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system off the east coast brings heavy rain and wild winds to Sydney and around the state. Here's what we know so far. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Sydney and much of the NSW coastline, from Moruya Heads in the South to Taree in the North, as a 'vigorous' coastal low offshore brings damaging, locally destructive winds and possible heavy rainfall. In Sydney, heavy rain could bring six-hourly totals of 70 to 90 mm, while isolated downpours could see up to 120mm of rainfall. Wind gusts are already reaching up to 50km/h, with speeds between 60-70km/h expected to set in on Tuesday afternoon, with peak gusts of up to 110km/h Destructive wind gusts in excess of 125km/h could hit exposed coastal areas from Bondi to Wollongong from later today. Flash flooding is possible for the coastal fringe south of Seal Rocks on the Mid North Coast and north of Ulladulla on the South Coast. NSW SES deputy commissioner Debbie Platz advised households to secure outdoor furniture, clear gutters, move vehicles away from large trees and download the Hazards Near Me app to stay up to date. The rapid intensification of the low into a fierce weather system, dubbed 'bombogenesis' by meteorologists, is a rare event most often seen during winter. You can read more about the science of the phenomenon here.
Sydney Morning Herald
30-06-2025
- Climate
- Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney weather LIVE: ‘Bombogenesis' triggers severe weather warning as rain sets in
Go to latest What you need to know By Josefine Ganko Good morning and welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald's live coverage of today's weather, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system off the east coast brings heavy rain and wild winds to Sydney and around the state. Here's what we know so far. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Sydney and much of the NSW coastline, from Moruya Heads in the South to Taree in the North, as a 'vigorous' coastal low offshore brings damaging, locally destructive winds and possible heavy rainfall. In Sydney, heavy rain could bring six-hourly totals of 70 to 90 mm, while isolated downpours could see up to 120mm of rainfall. Wind gusts are already reaching up to 50km/h, with speeds between 60-70km/h expected to set in on Tuesday afternoon, with peak gusts of up to 110km/h Destructive wind gusts in excess of 125km/h could hit exposed coastal areas from Bondi to Wollongong from later today. Flash flooding is possible for the coastal fringe south of Seal Rocks on the Mid North Coast and north of Ulladulla on the South Coast. NSW SES deputy commissioner Debbie Platz advised households to secure outdoor furniture, clear gutters, move vehicles away from large trees and download the Hazards Near Me app to stay up to date. The rapid intensification of the low into a fierce weather system, dubbed 'bombogenesis' by meteorologists, is a rare event most often seen during winter. You can read more about the science of the phenomenon here. The forecast movement of the coastal low would see damaging winds and heavy rain persist into Wednesday. 6.52am 'Be very vigilant and very prepared': SES advice as wild weather arrives By Angus Dalton The SES has pre-deployed 395 volunteers across the coast and positioned high-clearance vehicles to Kiama, Albury, Hawkesbury, Maitland and Dungog, as NSW braces for the latest wild weather event. Emergency vehicles and helicopters were also deployed to Taree, which is still reeling from May's flood disaster. 'This is a time for our communities across NSW to be very vigilant and very prepared. We're looking at thunderstorms, rain, strong winds, coastal erosion and damaging surf,' SES deputy commissioner Debbie Platz said. Platz urged people to download the Hazards Near Me app, secure outdoor furniture and trampolines, clear gutters and move vehicles away from large trees. The science behind the 'bombogenesis' phenomenon By Angus Dalton The rapid intensification of the low into a fierce weather system, dubbed 'bombogenesis' by meteorologists, is a rare event most often seen during winter. 'Over the next 24 hours or so, we will see the low form quite deep, quickly, and the central pressure dropping significantly, somewhere in the order of 20 to 30 hectopascals,' the bureau's Daniel Hayes said on Monday. Loading That plunge in pressure easily meets the threshold for an east coast low, but another low-pressure system stewing further out to sea will interact with the coastal system, potentially siphoning off energy and reducing the potential for the wide-scale impacts that would define an east coast low. Forecasting the interaction between the two low-pressure systems is tricky. 'The two can just dance around each other and both survive but pull energy out each other. Or they could merge, and you eventually get one system that's stronger,' Hayes said. The two lows could undergo the Fujiwhara effect, where two systems rotate around each other, according to Weatherwatch meteorologist Anthony Cornelius. That would further complicate forecasting and may push the bad weather into three-day event, he said. 6.26am What you need to know By Josefine Ganko Good morning and welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald's live coverage of today's weather, as a rapidly intensifying low-pressure system off the east coast brings heavy rain and wild winds to Sydney and around the state. Here's what we know so far. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for Sydney and much of the NSW coastline, from Moruya Heads in the South to Taree in the North, as a 'vigorous' coastal low offshore brings damaging, locally destructive winds and possible heavy rainfall. In Sydney, heavy rain could bring six-hourly totals of 70 to 90 mm, while isolated downpours could see up to 120mm of rainfall. Wind gusts are already reaching up to 50km/h, with speeds between 60-70km/h expected to set in on Tuesday afternoon, with peak gusts of up to 110km/h Destructive wind gusts in excess of 125km/h could hit exposed coastal areas from Bondi to Wollongong from later today. Flash flooding is possible for the coastal fringe south of Seal Rocks on the Mid North Coast and north of Ulladulla on the South Coast. NSW SES deputy commissioner Debbie Platz advised households to secure outdoor furniture, clear gutters, move vehicles away from large trees and download the Hazards Near Me app to stay up to date. The rapid intensification of the low into a fierce weather system, dubbed 'bombogenesis' by meteorologists, is a rare event most often seen during winter. You can read more about the science of the phenomenon here.
The Advertiser
06-06-2025
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Trashed national parks and camp sites are off limits until further notice
Myall Lakes National Park will remain closed for at least a month due to damage sustained from last month's wild weather. Severe erosion and flooding throughout much of the area, in addition to damage to infrastructure, have made much of the area inaccessible. A National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman said it was too soon to know when the park would reopen. "It's too soon to know how long it will take to reopen it, but we want to get it open as soon as possible," he said. It is among a number of parks and campsites across the Hunter that are likely to remain closed over the long weekend due to flooding, plus the possibility that strong winds will cause more damage. Park closures in the Hunter include: For existing campground bookings affected by severe weather, NPWS has notified customers and provided full refunds. If you find an animal injured, in distress, disoriented, heavily waterlogged, or in an unexpected location, you should seek advice from a trained wildlife rescuer or vet via the IFAW Wildlife Rescue app. Do not put yourself or others in danger attempting to rescue wildlife. To report a stranded, injured or entangled whale, dolphin, seal or other marine mammal, please contact the ORRCA rescue hotline on 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Those in flood-affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and check the NSW State Emergency Service website for regular updates via or the Hazards Near Me app. For assistance during floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies. Myall Lakes National Park will remain closed for at least a month due to damage sustained from last month's wild weather. Severe erosion and flooding throughout much of the area, in addition to damage to infrastructure, have made much of the area inaccessible. A National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman said it was too soon to know when the park would reopen. "It's too soon to know how long it will take to reopen it, but we want to get it open as soon as possible," he said. It is among a number of parks and campsites across the Hunter that are likely to remain closed over the long weekend due to flooding, plus the possibility that strong winds will cause more damage. Park closures in the Hunter include: For existing campground bookings affected by severe weather, NPWS has notified customers and provided full refunds. If you find an animal injured, in distress, disoriented, heavily waterlogged, or in an unexpected location, you should seek advice from a trained wildlife rescuer or vet via the IFAW Wildlife Rescue app. Do not put yourself or others in danger attempting to rescue wildlife. To report a stranded, injured or entangled whale, dolphin, seal or other marine mammal, please contact the ORRCA rescue hotline on 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Those in flood-affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and check the NSW State Emergency Service website for regular updates via or the Hazards Near Me app. For assistance during floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies. Myall Lakes National Park will remain closed for at least a month due to damage sustained from last month's wild weather. Severe erosion and flooding throughout much of the area, in addition to damage to infrastructure, have made much of the area inaccessible. A National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman said it was too soon to know when the park would reopen. "It's too soon to know how long it will take to reopen it, but we want to get it open as soon as possible," he said. It is among a number of parks and campsites across the Hunter that are likely to remain closed over the long weekend due to flooding, plus the possibility that strong winds will cause more damage. Park closures in the Hunter include: For existing campground bookings affected by severe weather, NPWS has notified customers and provided full refunds. If you find an animal injured, in distress, disoriented, heavily waterlogged, or in an unexpected location, you should seek advice from a trained wildlife rescuer or vet via the IFAW Wildlife Rescue app. Do not put yourself or others in danger attempting to rescue wildlife. To report a stranded, injured or entangled whale, dolphin, seal or other marine mammal, please contact the ORRCA rescue hotline on 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Those in flood-affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and check the NSW State Emergency Service website for regular updates via or the Hazards Near Me app. For assistance during floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies. Myall Lakes National Park will remain closed for at least a month due to damage sustained from last month's wild weather. Severe erosion and flooding throughout much of the area, in addition to damage to infrastructure, have made much of the area inaccessible. A National Parks and Wildlife Service spokesman said it was too soon to know when the park would reopen. "It's too soon to know how long it will take to reopen it, but we want to get it open as soon as possible," he said. It is among a number of parks and campsites across the Hunter that are likely to remain closed over the long weekend due to flooding, plus the possibility that strong winds will cause more damage. Park closures in the Hunter include: For existing campground bookings affected by severe weather, NPWS has notified customers and provided full refunds. If you find an animal injured, in distress, disoriented, heavily waterlogged, or in an unexpected location, you should seek advice from a trained wildlife rescuer or vet via the IFAW Wildlife Rescue app. Do not put yourself or others in danger attempting to rescue wildlife. To report a stranded, injured or entangled whale, dolphin, seal or other marine mammal, please contact the ORRCA rescue hotline on 02 9415 3333 or the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Those in flood-affected areas are urged to remain vigilant and check the NSW State Emergency Service website for regular updates via or the Hazards Near Me app. For assistance during floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500 or Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.
