‘Unusually large’ multi-state storm causing severe weather for Australia’s east – with more on the way

Key points

• The Bureau of Meteorology has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Sydney, Wollongong and parts of the Blue Mountains. A large multi-state storm system is bringing hail, damaging winds and flash flooding to New South Wales, southern Queensland, the ACT and eastern Victoria.
• Wind gusts of up to 100km/h were recorded in central west NSW. Eight flood warnings are in place across southern Queensland after heavy rain, with the Mary River forecast to reach major flood levels.
• Forecasters say Monday will bring the last major burst of storms.