Severe thunderstorms are expected to lash southern and eastern NSW from Friday March 27, 2026, bringing the risk of heavy rain, flash flooding, damaging winds, and even large hailstones. This is particularly concerning for areas like Sydney, the Illawarra, and Wollongong during the evening rush hour, potentially causing significant disruptions. As the system moves offshore, a deepening low-pressure area will generate widespread damaging winds across eastern Tasmania, Victoria, and NSW. Wind gusts up to 110 km/h are possible, strong enough to cause trees to fall and damage property.
