Meteorologist Gabrielle Woodhouse says dangerous conditions caused by low-pressure system offshore generating gale-force winds and large waves
A surfer at Bronte beach in Sydney which was closed on Friday due to dangerous conditions. The NSW coast was hammered again on Sunday.A surfer at Bronte beach in Sydney which was closed on Friday due to dangerous conditions. The NSW coast was hammered again on Sunday.Emergency services were called to Castlereagh Street in Liverpool at about 1pm on Sunday after the woman was struck.The woman was believed to be in her 60s. She was yet to be formally identified.
Gusts of 91km/h were recorded at Wattamolla while Sydney airport had winds of 78km/h. Sydney Harbour recorded gusts of 89km/h at about 2pm. Senior meteorologist Gabrielle Woodhouse said the wind was due to a low-pressure system offshore that had generated gale-force winds and large waves. “So, it’s not that unusual, but it has been a bit of a sharp contrast compared to some of the warmer temperatures and lighter winds that we’ve been seeing earlier this month.”Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersWoodhouse said conditions were expected to ease in NSW on Sunday evening but a ridge of high pressure would continue affecting Victoria.
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