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Severe Thunderstorms have crossed the east coast of NSW, bringing heavy rainfall and impacting communities in the Greater Sydney Area and parts of southern NSW. Further severe thunderstorms are likely during Friday and could produce very heavy rainfall, large hail and damaging or destructive winds.

Since Thursday afternoon NSW SES crews have attended over 675 jobs in the Wagga Wagga (64), Albury (58), Orange (44) and Wollondilly (36) areas.

The majority of storm damage across these areas relates to roof damage, water inundation and trees down.

The NSW SES has undertaken 7 Flood Rescues during this weather event – 4 in Albury and 3 in Sydney Metro. All of these tasks were for vehicles in flood water and have been completed successfully.

Today thunderstorms are occurring along the ranges and slopes and are expected to continue throughout the day. Thunderstorms possibly severe about the ranges and slopes, including the South Coast. Thunderstorms are possible in the southwest of the state also. Possible raised dust over the west in the afternoon and near thunderstorms west of the divide.

A Severe Weather Warning is current for South Coast and parts of Snowy Mountains and a Flood Watch for the Macintyre, Gwydir, Moruya, Tuross, Bega and Towamba Rivers.

Stay informed for all current NSW weather warnings by visiting the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Be prepared

• Drive to the conditions if thunderstorm activity is current in your location and move cars undercover and away from trees and powerlines.
• Never enter floodwater and if you are commuting to work this morning, plan your trip visit Live Traffic NSW 
• Secure or store loose items that could blow around in strong winds. This includes outdoor furniture, trampolines and play equipment.

If you require emergency help in floods or storms, call 132 500 or 000 if it is a life-threatening emergency.