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Sydney’s Beaches Closed, Hundreds Call for Assistance as Storm Lashes Coast

Stormy swell created waves up to four metres, prompting NSW Police to close most beaches and warn against swimming, rock fishing, and boating due to hazardous sea conditions.

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Slow-moving, dangerous thunderstorms are causing flash flooding in Sydney and the Central Coast.

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20+ beaches shut as ‘dangerous’ storm looms

Beaches have been shut down across NSW while another was swallowed by a huge swell as a “very dangerous” thunderstorm approaches.

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Sydney’s beaches closed, hundreds call for assistance as storm lashes coast

Slow-moving, dangerous thunderstorms are causing flash flooding in Sydney and the Central Coast.

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Cronulla beaches closed as big waves roll into Bate Bay

Severe storms threaten Australia Day events at Cronulla with waves up to 5m and heavy rain forecast. Safety measures in place to combat conditions.

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theleader.com.au broke the news in on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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