Sydney torando: Clean-up underway in Kurnell after 'unprecedented' storm delivers 213 kph winds - AB

Authorities say it is very fortunate no-one was seriously injured in a tornado that tore along Sydney's southern coast, ripping off roofs and leaving some residents with "nothing".

The Bureau of Meteorology said the destructive winds hit at about 10:30am (AEDT) on Wednesday, measuring up to 213 kilometres per hour, while some areas were pelted with golf ball-sized hail stones.

New South Wales Fire and Rescue Superintendent Ian Krimmer said the weather event had been "unprecedented".

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