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Hailstorm tracks through NSW Northern Rivers

Written by EWN | Jul 31, 2019 4:31:00 AM

A destabilising atmosphere across northern NSW brought some showers and very isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.

Most cells were very weak however a low-topped thunderstorm developed near Grafton and tracked towards the northeast. Small hail was reported at several locations including Tabbimoble (southwest of Evans Head) and at East Ballina.

There was great display of lightning along the coast.

Image 1: Radar derived thunderstorm track