The Bureau of Meteorology said severe thunderstorms were expected to smash a massive area from the northern rivers south to the Illawarra and inland to the state’s central west on Wednesday afternoon.Watch the latest news and stream for free onSevere thunderstorms capable of generating damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall with potential for flash flooding were expected to affect Grafton, Penrith, Katoomba, Tamworth, Gunnedah and Tambar Springs in the coming hours.
The State Emergency Service urged people to move cars under cover or away from trees, secure loose items around homes and keep at least 8m away from fallen power lines or objects that may be electrified.“If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area,” the Bureau said in a statement.