Wild weather causes chaos across NSW with hail and damage
NSW SES have received more than 2250 calls and responded to more than 1800 incidents in the last 24 hours (to 5am) as severe weather lashed many parts of the state.
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Roads closed and properties damaged by severe weather around NSW
Severe thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon and evening impacted many areas including Sydney, the Hunter, Illawarra, Central West Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains districts.
