Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in parts of Sydney area.

Issued at 7:06 pm Monday, 21 April 2025.

Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms through far eastern Sydney.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 6:55 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Kurnell. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north to northeast. They are forecast to affect Maroubra by 7:25 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* 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.