Giant hail strikes NSW as Darwin endures record-breaking heat, Australia
Northern New South Wales experienced intense hailstorms on October 28, 2024, with “giant” hailstones up to 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter damaging property and disrupting daily life. At the same time, Darwin, in the Northern Territory, has been enduring record-breaking heat, reaching 35.4 °C (95 °F), marking the 14th day above 35 °C (95.72 °F) this month.
Giant hail strikes NSW on October 28, 2024. Image credit: Sir Aceius - Hiatus (return TBA)
Northern NSW has been hit by “giant” hailstones up to 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter, inflicting damage and necessitating emergency measures.
The incident occurred on Monday, October 28, with reports starting around 14:20 UTC.
Simultaneously, Darwin in the Northern Territory has seen 14 days this month with temperatures above 35°C (95°F), including a record-breaking 35.4°C (95.72°F) on Monday, October 28, indicating an extreme heatwave.
The severe hail affected the Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands districts in NSW, including Maclean and Gulmarrad. At the same time, the extreme heat impacted Darwin and surrounding areas in the Northern Territory.
The hail storm in New South Wales arose when warm, wet surface conditions combined with an upper trough, generating a storm environment conducive to giant hail formation.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) monitors these conditions closely, issuing advisories to protect the public and property.
References:
1 NSW Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Large Hail, Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain – early warning network – October 28, 2024
2 ‘Giant’ hail falls in NSW while Darwin reaches heat record – Sky News Australia – October 29, 2024
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