Virgin is advising guests travelling in and out of Sydney and Newcastle that their flights may be affected by the wild weather, while a Qantas spokesperson says it anticipates more cancellations in and out of Sydney later today.

Twelve Virgin and seven Qantas flights have been cancelled so far today.

“We encourage guests travelling today and tomorrow to keep an eye on the status of their flight via our website or app,” a Virgin spokesperson said in a statement.

Transport for NSW has issued a weather alert asking commuters to take care while travelling.

Wild weather may coincide with the trip home tonight as passengers face a tough trip home compared to this morning’s smooth-sailing.

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