6 publishers · first seen Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:41 UTC · updated Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:26 UTC
A tornado-like storm struck the New South Wales Southern Tablelands, particularly affecting Good Hope near Yass, on Saturday afternoon. The storm ripped off six roofs and damaged 10 others, toppled trees, and moved a shipping container approximately 300 metres, according to the NSW SES and local residents. Hail the size of golf balls and strong winds were reported, with a funnel cloud observed forming from the storm system.
No injuries have been reported, but power lines were brought down and some areas were without electricity for up to eight hours. Emergency crews continued clean-up operations into the night, as warnings for severe weather persisted across eastern states. The NSW RFS shared footage of the storm, describing it as an intense weather event that caused multiple incidents across the region.
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