Tornado causes damage as it rips through Ulladulla on NSW south coast
A rare tornado struck the coastal town of Ulladulla in New South Wales, causing significant property damage and disrupting local businesses. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed the event, noting its unusual nature for the region.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events are becoming more unpredictable, highlighting the need for robust emergency response and infrastructure resilience in coastal communities.
Ulladulla on the NSW south coast has been hit with a tornado that caused significant damage in the area.
The NSW State Emergency Service says it is responding to assistance with fallen roofs, tiles and trees.
A local cafe owner described it as "terrible," saying the sky darkened before a strong wind swept everything away.
Link copied Share Share article A tornado has torn through parts of the New South Wales south coast, causing significant damage around Ulladulla.
Just after 1pm today, the region was issued with a severe thunderstorm warning for damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall.
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed a tornado did move through the area, describing the event as "very unusual".
Vision shows the rotating column of air making its way across a residential area.
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