A strong southerly change is expected to reach Sydney later tonight, most guidance placing the wind shift and temperature drop in the late evening to around midnight local time. As always, the exact hour can vary suburb‑to‑suburb, especially between the coast and further inland.

Quick Scoop

  • Forecast discussions describe a gusty southerly change (a classic “southerly buster”) surging up the NSW coast this evening, ending the current heat.
  • Detailed forecasts suggest:
    • Coastal suburbs see the change first in the late evening.
    • The main buster and strongest gusts arrive around late evening to just before midnight in the broader Sydney area.
  • Expect:
    • A rapid temperature drop of around 10 degrees or more over a short period.
    • Strong, squally winds along the coast, with gusts potentially exceeding 90 km/h in exposed locations.
* Showers and cooler conditions settling in through Sunday and into the new working week.

For the most precise timing for your exact suburb (and any warnings in force), check the live hourly forecast and current observations from the official meteorological service or a trusted local weather provider, as those will update if the change speeds up or slows down.

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