Wild winds and surf in NSW to finally give way to reprieve from stormy weather

Sydney can look forward to some sunshine from Sunday, but not before wind gusts of up to 100km/h and damaging surf

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Respite from gloomy weather is finally on the way for Sydney, but not before it is battered by damaging winds and dangerous surf conditions.

Severe weather warnings for damaging winds, damaging surf and high tides were issued on Friday morning, covering much of the New South Wales coastline.

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