Sydney battered by strong winds and big surf
Strong winds are creating dangerous conditions along Sydney’s coast, causing major fluctuations amid high wind warnings for Sydney’s coastal waters.
Beachgoers, boaters and fishermen have been urged to stay away from the NSW coast amid a once-in-100-year surge warning for the weekend; Waves as big as two-storey buildings are expected as high winds trigger dangerous surf.
Surf Life Saving NSW has issued a dangerous surf warning for Sydney’s coastal beaches; Waves are expected to reach up to four meters as a wave train created by an offshore low tide moves towards the NSW coastline on Saturday.
Authorities are warning residents and beachgoers to be careful as wind speeds have reached 110 kilometers per hour in some parts of the state.
Bureau of Meteorology warns of high winds for Sydney and Coffs Harbor on Saturday; Macquarie issued a storm warning for the Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coastal waters.
As of 7am, Marine Rescue said Sydney’s recreational boating community had heeded warnings to stay off the water.
Storms from the south hit Sydney around 5pm on Friday, bringing heavier rain and strong winds.
Dozens of flights to and from Sydney were canceled due to severe weather conditions.
Surfers took advantage of the huge swell at Maroubra, east of the city, on Friday and will likely do so again this weekend.
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