There is now a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for areas of NSW that could produce huge hail and torrential rain.
The warning has been issued for people in the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and Central Tablelands districts
the South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands received warning too.
Between now and late this evening, the Bureau of Meteorology warned that flash floods might result from heavy rain.
The NSW State Emergency Service urges individuals to secure unsecured objects
Relocate autos under shelter or away from trees, move cars away from streams and storm drains
The agency is anticipated to issue its subsequent warning at around 8 o'clock.
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