National Weather News
8.10.09 Work to begin on weather radar. Work will start next month on a multi-million dollar weather radar near Tamworth. The Weather Bureau says it will fill a gap in its network for forecasting severe weather between Moree and Wagga Wagga. The New South Wales regional director, Barry Hanstrum, says the radar will help track thunderstorms within a 250 kilometre radius6.10.09.
Sydney Hospital damaged By Hail. A hailstorm has caused several ceilings to collapse at a private hospital in Sydney’s north. The Mount Wilga Private Hospital says it has moved a number of patients after water started leaking into the hospital. Emergency crews have set up a temporary power supply for the affected part of the hospital