BREAKING NEWS: Severe thunderstorm AND flash flooding warning for Sydney as rain bomb hits The Ashes in Brisbane
Sydneysiders have been warned to brace themselves for severe thunderstorm and flash flooding as heavy rainfall disrupts the Ashes Test in Brisbane.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned thunderstorms were already kicking off across NSW with the possibility of large hail, damaging winds and intense rainfall.
Large parts of Queensland have also been issued a severe thunderstorm warning with residents urged to secure loose outdoor items and put cars under cover.
The bad weather has delayed the opening day of the Ashes Test being held at the Gabba in Brisbane after large amounts of rain fell during the tea break.
The bad weather has delayed the opening day of the Ashes Test being held at the Gabba in Brisbane after large amounts of rain fell during the tea break
Groundsmen were seen rushing to get covers on the wicket as a severe thunderstorm brewed over Brisbane and threatened to end the match prematurely
Groundsmen were seen rushing to get covers on the wicket as the storm brewed over Brisbane and threatens end the match prematurely.
However, Australian cricket legend Shane Warne reassured cricket fans the grounds of the Gabba dried quickly, with Australia to continue batting.
Earlier in the day, the BOM Queensland warned a storm cell was developing over Brisbane with a thunderstorm ‘likely, possibly severe’.
It warned areas north of and including the Sunshine Coast could be hit with hail while damaging wind gusts were headed for the Central Highlands.
Residents in Kingaroy, Greenbank, Archerfield, Coolangatta, Logan City and Sunnybank and South Burnett will be affected by the monster rain bomb.
More to come.
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