Severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds issued for parts of Sydney and regional NSW
Clouds over Marrickville, Sydney. (Credit: Kosta Englezos)
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for New South Wales and parts of western Sydney as storms begin to hit the state.
The storms are set to bring damaging winds and rainfall, Weatherzone spokesman Graeme Brittain told 9news.com.au.
The main storm system is currently over the west and Southern Tablelands and is heading towards the coast.
Metropolitan Sydney has not yet been affected but the storm is expected to hit in the coming hours.
Areas that will be affected include the Hunter region, the Illawarra area, the Central Tablelands and parts of the Mid North Coast, Couthern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, and South West Slopes.
The State Emergency Service has advised residents in these areas to stay indoors and move cars away from trees.
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