Rainy Friday and Big Weekend

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket starts Friday 13 November 2026 with a mild and unsettled morning across the city. Sydney CBD is around 19°C, heading for a top of 25°C with a shower or two expected, while Parramatta is forecast to reach 29°C and Bondi 24°C. Keep the umbrella close today. Traffic is looking excellent for the Friday commute, with no current incidents reported across Sydney. The M4, M5 and Harbour crossings are all running smoothly as the city heads into peak hour. Public transport is also running well, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no reported incidents. That makes it five clean days in a row for the network. Johnny also looks ahead to a huge weekend around Sydney, featuring Khalid, Ashanti, Sydney Cellar Door at The Rocks, the Sydney International Poetry Festival, Robbie Williams, Joji, Kip Moore, Jay Shetty and the Greek Street Fair in Burwood.

Wake Up Sydney brings you a calm and easy start to Thursday, with mild, partly cloudy weather across the city and comfortable temperatures from the CBD to Parramatta and Bondi. After yesterday’s rumble, no storms are expected today, making it a pleasant morning for the commute, the school run or a walk by the coast. Roads are currently looking smooth with no reported traffic incidents, although the usual peak-hour delays may still appear later in the morning. Public transport is also running well, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no reported delays or incidents. Overall, it’s a relaxed start across Sydney, with clear roads, reliable trains and mild weather to help you get moving.

Wake Up Sydney with Johnny Rocket brings you the latest weather, traffic and train updates for Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Sydney is in for a warm and unsettled day, with the CBD forecast to reach 26°C, Parramatta climbing to 29°C, and Bondi also heading for 26°C. Showers are expected across the city, with possible thunderstorms developing in western Sydney during the afternoon, so it is a good day to keep an umbrella close by. On the roads, traffic is heavy in some areas. A two-car crash on the M4 eastbound at Eastern Creek has closed two of three lanes near Brabham Drive, while a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 westbound off-ramp at Marsh Street in Arncliffe has closed one lane. Drivers are urged to merge early, follow directions from crews, and allow extra travel time. For public transport, Sydney Trains and Metro are running normally, with no reported incidents or delays, continuing a smooth week for commuters. Johnny also reminds listeners to pause for a minute’s silence at 11am in honour of Remembrance Day.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest weather, traffic and transport update for Tuesday, 10 November 2026. Sydney is in for a sunny day with clear skies across the city. The CBD starts at 13.7°C and is heading for a top of 25°C, while Parramatta will be warmer at 27°C. Bondi is looking pleasant with a top of 23°C. On the roads, allow extra travel time this morning. A semi-trailer breakdown at Kellyville has closed the eastbound right-turn lane on Memorial Avenue approaching Windsor Road. At Lilyfield, a two-car crash on City West Link at Catherine Street is causing moderate eastbound delays, with southbound traffic on Catherine Street also affected. The earlier motorcycle breakdown on the M5 at Moorebank has cleared, but westbound traffic is still heavy. At Razorback, a diesel spill on Picton Road near Menangle Road is slowing northbound traffic. Public transport is running smoothly, with Sydney Trains and Metro operating normally and no reported incidents. With major events on tonight, including the Foo Fighters at Accor Stadium, consider taking the train, especially if you are heading to Sydney Olympic Park.

Wake Up Sydney starts your Monday, 9 November 2026, with a quick look at the city’s weather, roads and public transport. Sydney is waking to mild spring conditions, with the CBD at 12.4°C and heading for a partly cloudy top of 21°C. Parramatta is also set for 21°C after a cool start of 13.6°C, while Bondi will be a little cooler, reaching 18°C with the chance of a morning shower. On the roads, the key trouble spot is Beecroft, where a broken-down truck is affecting the M2 on-ramp to NorthConnex northbound. The breakdown lane is impacted, speeds are reduced to 40 km/h, and crews are on site. For commuters, it is a smooth start on public transport. Sydney trains and metro services are running normally after weekend trackwork, with no major incidents, replacement buses or stopping changes reported. Stay tuned to Wake Up Sydney for the latest weather, traffic and train updates to help you start the day informed.

Wake Up Sydney brings you your Sunday morning update on weather, traffic and trains across Sydney. After yesterday’s heat, Sydney is waking to a cooler and breezier day, with showers possible across the city. The CBD and Parramatta are both heading for a top of 19°C, while Bondi will be cooler at 17°C with brisk coastal winds. Keep a jacket and umbrella handy if you are heading out. On the roads, traffic is mostly clear, but there is one issue at Eastlakes. A car breakdown on Southern Cross Drive southbound approaching Gardeners Road has closed one of three lanes, so allow extra time if travelling through the area. Train passengers should plan ahead due to major weekend trackwork. City Circle trains are not stopping at Circular Quay, St James or Museum, with light rail, buses or walking recommended as alternatives. Buses are also replacing trains on several sections, including Macarthur to Glenfield to Fairfield, Liverpool to Lidcombe via Regents Park, and Bankstown to Lidcombe. There are timetable and stopping changes on parts of the T1, T2 and other connected services. At Toongabbie, a power issue is affecting screens, lifts and Opal equipment. Check your transport apps before travelling and allow extra time for your journey.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the latest on weather, traffic and trains to help you plan your Saturday across the city. Sydney is set for a warm and stormy day, with the CBD heading for 29°C, Parramatta reaching 31°C and Bondi at 28°C. Showers and storms are expected to build later, so it is best to get outdoor plans done in the morning and keep an umbrella close for the afternoon. Traffic is mostly quiet across Sydney, but drivers in Bankstown should watch for delays on Canterbury Road at Fairford Road, where a breakdown involving a car towing a trailer has closed one northbound lane. Train passengers are urged to plan ahead due to major weekend trackwork across the network. There are no trains around the City Circle, though services continue between Central, Town Hall and Wynyard. Buses are replacing trains on parts of the T2, T3 and T8 lines, with more changes affecting Richmond, T4, South Coast and other services. Before you head out, check your transport apps, allow extra travel time and stay tuned to Wake Up Sydney for the latest updates.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential weather, traffic and train update for Friday, 6 November 2026. Sydney is starting the day mostly sunny, with temperatures reaching 25°C in the CBD, 26°C in Parramatta and 23°C at Bondi. Saturday is set to be hotter, with showers and possible storms developing later in the day. Traffic is generally light across the city, but drivers in Alexandria should watch for a breakdown on Bourke Road at Gardeners Road southbound, where the left-turn slip lane is closed. Train commuters are facing major delays this morning. The Airport and South Line, Leppington and Inner West Line, and Liverpool and Inner West Line are delayed by up to 25 minutes due to urgent signal repairs at Central. There are also delays of up to 30 minutes on the South Coast Line due to signal repairs at Towradgi and a person on the tracks at Coledale. Passengers should check transport apps, listen for station announcements and allow extra travel time.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential start to Thursday, 5 November 2026, with a mild and partly cloudy morning across the city. The Sydney CBD is around 17.5°C on the way to 23°C, Parramatta is also heading for 23°C, and Bondi will stay slightly cooler at 21°C. Light layers and sunglasses are a smart choice today. On the roads, commuters should plan ahead and allow extra travel time. There are delays from a truck breakdown on the M8 at St Peters, with an eastbound lane closed near Euston Road. Another truck breakdown is affecting the Hume Highway at Liverpool northbound near Atkinson Street, while the M5 at Hammondville remains heavy westbound after an earlier multi-vehicle crash near Heathcote Road. Canterbury Road at Wiley Park also has a right-turn lane closed due to a truck breakdown. For train and Metro passengers, services are looking good with no delays currently reported across the network. A reminder for Central commuters: the Chalmers Street entry and exit near the Dental Hospital remains closed. At Cabramatta, the station footbridge will be closed this weekend for maintenance, with passengers advised to use detours via the Cabramatta Road bridge. Stay with Wake Up Sydney for your latest weather, traffic and transport updates to help you move around the city with confidence.

Wake Up Sydney brings you the essential midweek update for Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with a mild but slightly unsettled start across the city. Expect possible showers, with temperatures reaching 25°C in the CBD, 26°C in Parramatta, and 23°C at Bondi. Keep an umbrella close and dress in light layers as you head out. On the roads, commuters should allow extra time with delays in a few key spots. There is a crash on the M4 eastbound at Prospect, a three-vehicle crash on Concord Road at Rhodes, and a van breakdown on Parramatta Road at Five Dock, with lane closures and slow conditions affecting traffic. For train travellers, Sydney’s rail network is mostly running smoothly. Minor station infrastructure issues are affecting Holsworthy and Miranda due to external power supply problems, which may impact Opal machines and card readers, but services across the wider network are operating well. We also take a look at what’s happening around Sydney, from a psychedelic screening of Nosferatu in Marrickville and the Curtains Jazz Festival, to a Max Dupain exhibition at the State Library. Plus, get a preview of upcoming weekend highlights including the Powerhouse Parramatta opening festival, Nepal Festival at Darling Harbour, and Made in the Inner West Festival.