While a “tornado” is seen off Sydney, Australia’s east coast has been pummeled by a torrent of erratic weather. Residents of Sydney have been warned to prepare for significant rains, flash floods, severe winds, and huge hail. A potentially hazardous weather system is moving up the coast on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Weatherzone meteorologist Joel Pippard, so the east coast is set for a southerly turn. According to Sky Weather’s Rob Sharpe, a “southerly buster” is bringing a chilly shift that will move across Australia’s east coast. When severe weather is expected, a Code Red is issued in an effort to lessen the negative impacts on those who are sleeping rough.
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