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A tornado struck Ulladulla on the south coast, causing damage as wild weather batters Sydney with heavy rain, strong winds, and hail. Clean-up is underway.
A tornado struck Ulladulla on the south coast, causing damage to businesses and homes as wild weather batters Sydney and surrounding regions. The event occurred on [date] afternoon, forcing locals to take cover and prompting dozens of calls for help to the SES.
Tornado Confirmed by Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that a tornado hit Ulladulla, caused by a volatile low-pressure trough. Angus Hines from the Bureau stated that Ulladulla has so far copped the worst of the weather with that tornado and the damage associated with that.
He also noted a sharp burst of rainfall, with about 27 millimetres falling in the region in a short time. The tornado caused significant destruction, damaging businesses and homes in the coastal town.
Impact on Local Businesses and Residents
At the Native Cafe in Ulladulla, workers quickly hustled patrons inside just moments before the cafe umbrellas were destroyed by the lightning-fast storm. One witness said they had never seen anything like it.
Local authorities and the SES received dozens of calls for assistance as the community began cleaning up after the wild afternoon. The damage assessment is ongoing.
Wild Weather Continues Across Sydney
Late in the afternoon, hail began to fall at Cobbity in Sydney south-west, while heavy rain lashed Sydney north and west. A late lightning show lit up the skies across Sydney.
The severe weather conditions are part of a broader system affecting the region. Residents are advised to stay safe and monitor updates from the Bureau of Meteorology and emergency services.
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