Sydney and parts of the nsw coast have been hit by a brief but intense storm 400,000 lightning strikes hit sydney region massive storm system stretching over 800km brought large hail, damaging winds, and intense lightning to new south wales on friday, october 17, 2025. The intense weather swept through large parts of the state late on friday afternoon, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, hail and lightning.
Weather: Storm warnings after large hail, winds smash NSW | news.com.au
A huge thunderstorm has begun dumping hail on the wider sydney area
Residents of the sutherland shire, to the south of the cbd, began seeing hail stones land about 4.30pm.
Sydneysiders were warned to brace for large hail and wild winds on friday afternoon as severe thunderstorms developed across nsw. Severe cells have already been recorded in several regions, with hail up to 3cm wide reported at moorland near taree about 3.15pm, and hail around 2cm at engadine in sydney 's south about 4.20pm. Sydney and parts of the new south wales coast experienced a rapidly developing and intense storm on friday afternoon, catching manny residents by surprise The unexpected weather event brought with it a combination of heavy rainfall, powerful winds, and notable hail, impacting numerous suburbs.
Intense thunderstorms are likely to pummel parts of nsw on friday, with damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain all a risk. ⚠️ severe weather event nsw thunderstorms
