Wild weather brings flash floods in Sydney and at least two tornados reported in regional NSW
by Petra Stock and Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6ZYP4)
Light rail passengers rescued in Randwick on Wednesday night as severe weather warnings remain in place across NSW
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Two tornadoes, record-breaking rain and large hail have hit New South Wales in the 24 hours to Thursday afternoon, as supercell thunderstorms and a band of rain sweep the state.
Heavy downpours triggered a surge in calls for assistance.
Collaroy (Long Reef golf glub): 108mm
Sydney Botanic Gardens: 116mm
Rose Bay (Royal Sydney golf club): 110mm
Randwick (Randwick St): 145.8mm
Marrickville golf club: 81mm
Peakhurst golf club: 113mm
Cronulla South bowling club: 147mm
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