Severe storms forecast for parts of NSW as Victoria and Queensland face wet weather

BoM says destructive winds and very dangerous thunderstorms' are most likely across the Hunter, mid-north NSW coast and northern tablelands

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Severe storms with the potential for destructive winds and large hail are expected to move across New South Wales on Saturday.

Storms were also expected in parts of Queensland and Victoria.

Sydney 32C with showers and then storms developing.

Melbourne 13C with rain increasing.

Brisbane 31C with a late shower or two.

Perth 28C and sunny.

Adelaide 18C and cloudy.

Hobart 15C and partly cloudy.

Canberra 26C with a shower or two and then becoming windy.

Darwin 34C and partly cloudy.