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Extreme Storms: Australian storm chasing, severe weather and tornado reports since 2006

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Hail Hail Drifts Western Sydney 25th April 2015 2015 · Rooty Hill, NSW

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Lightning Insane Staccato Lightning Southern Tablelands 15th February 2020 2020 · Moss Vale, NSW

Supercell Supercells SW of Sydney 22nd March 2014 2014 · Picton, NSW

Tornado Likely Tornado hits Salisbury, South Australia 30th May 2022 2022 · Salisbury, SA

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From 27C at Batemans Bay to 13C at Braidwood – A Contrast across the Cold Front – Saturday 5 September 2026 6 Sep 2026 · Braidwood, NSW

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