From heavy rain to tornadoes, wild weather has lashed New South Wales, causing more than 700 incidents with 36 flood rescues taking place overnight. There are currently minor flood warnings in place from Sydney to Bathurst, as well as a severe weather warning in parts of the Mid-North Coast and Northern Tablelands.
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