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Sydney Storm Unleashes Giant Hail, Flooding Streets
21 Mar
Summary
- Giant hailstones up to 4cm struck western Sydney suburbs.
- Intense thunderstorms caused dangerous flash flooding in streets.
- Wind gusts reached 91km/h at Western Sydney Airport.
Southwestern and western Sydney experienced a severe thunderstorm, characterized by intense rainfall, damaging winds, and large hailstones. The Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings for multiple areas, anticipating rainfall that could lead to dangerous flash flooding.
Streets in suburbs like Werrington became inundated with water. Penrith notably saw hailstones measuring up to 4cm, causing shoppers to observe the weather from Westfield Penrith Plaza. Wind gusts were recorded at 91km/h at Western Sydney Airport. The SES issued safety advice, urging residents to secure loose items and avoid flood-prone areas.
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