Severe thunderstorms have battered parts of the east coast and interior of NSW, bringing large hailstones, and heavy downpours big enough to bring down the roof of a shopping complex.
In Penrith on Tuesday evening, the roof of a Homeco store collapsed under the weight of the sudden heavy rain. It's understood the city received upwards of 15mm of rainfall within a few minutes.
Weatherzone reported 130,000 lightning strikes across NSW last night, as the weather event moved to the state's nort-west.
In the Central West region, Chiefly Dam registered 24.8mm falling within half-an-hour.
Meanwhile, Gunnedah Airport recorded wind gusts of up to 83km/h on Tuesday afternoon.
More storms are expected for Sydney and the state's interior over the coming days. For much of the east coast, rain is forecast until early next week.
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Emma Horn
Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Supervising producer of the national video team. Former features and weekender writer for The Daily Advertiser. Now based in the NSW Hunter region. Small, quiet, and a student of the Julie Bishop School Of Staring. Usually dressed in something colourful, always snacking on something homemade. Friend to most mothers and all dogs. Got stories? Get in touch. emma.horn@austcommunitymedia.com.au
