Flight delays as storm hits Sydney
Sydney travellers are being urged to check with their airline for possible flight delays due to an approaching thunderstorm.
Paramedics were call to at least three reports of people being struck by lightning.
This spectacular storm photo was taken by @SkyeMartin in Stanhope gardens today. pic.twitter.com/CoivE5j1W5
— Blacktown Advocate (@BlacktownNews) November 24, 2014
The severe weather warning has been issued for Sydney and parts of NSW.
It's understood thousands of homes in the Sydney area have been left without power.
@7NewsSydney #sydneystorm #blacktown #lightning pic.twitter.com/NXfVbyWtvX
— Mel (@keliamaya) November 24, 2014
Seven's meteorologist David Brown said 20 millimetres fell over some parts of the west over an hour, sparking localised flash flooding.
Storms approaching @SydneyAirport may cause delays to flights across the network this afternoon. Passengers should check with their airline
— AirservicesAustralia (@AirservicesNews) November 24, 2014
That is one dark and angry looking storm front @7NewsSydney pic.twitter.com/GH6S3t417b
— Matthew Snelson (@matthewsnelson7) November 24, 2014
The radar is looking a little worrying with storms moving in over our western suburbs @7NewsSydney pic.twitter.com/9w5MYuJ3qJ
— Ray Kuka (@raykuka7) November 24, 2014
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move your car under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Unplug computers and appliances.
* Avoid using the phone during the storm.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES [NSW and ACT] on 132 500.
News break – November 24
