Severe thunderstorms swept across The Hills and Hawkesbury, along with Metropolitan Sydney and parts of NSW, on Wednesday, 15 January, causing power shutdowns, fallen trees, and debris shutting down roads.
Emergency services have been dispatched to assist in clearing the roads. The NSW State Emergency Service reported that its members have responded to more than 3,000 incidents since the morning of 15 January.SES crews are still on standby, as more weather changes are expected until Saturday this week.
In Carlingford, the roof of a property was ripped off, resulting in 14 people requiring alternative accommodation. Meanwhile, a fallen tree trapped a person inside a car in Castle Hill.