Sydney storm alert: BoM weather warning for ‘tornado activity’ and giant hailstones

Bureau of Meteorology issue severe thunderstorm warning for much of the NSW coastline on Thursday, with sustained hail falling on western Sydney

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Residents in greater Sydney were warned of possible “tornado activity” and giant hailstones on Thursday afternoon as a severe storm moved across the city.

The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for much of the New South Wales coastline including the potential for a tornado in western Sydney.