"Severe Storms Strike NSW: Hail and Winds Threaten Millions in Sydney Area"

Severe storms have struck New South Wales, particularly affecting Sydney, bringing large hail and damaging winds, prompting urgent warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.

• On Friday afternoon, severe thunderstorms developed across New South Wales, particularly impacting Sydney and regions like Port Macquarie, with hailstones reported up to the size of golf balls.
• The Bureau of Meteorology warned that the volatile weather system could lead to power outages affecting millions, as damaging winds and sudden temperature drops were expected.
• Meteorologist forecasts indicated that conditions could worsen as the storms moved south toward Wollongong and even into the neighboring state of Victoria (state).