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In pictures: Microburst hits Northern Beaches
Homes damaged, roofs were ripped off and trees uprooted from Dee Why to Narrabeen after a storm cell passed through the region on Sunday afternoon.
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Strong outflow winds called "microburst hit Dee Why and Collaroy where they have caused power outages. Credit:Nick Moir
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Dee Why resident Nathan Lavers in his unit on Pacific Parade, Dee Why, whose roof was ripped off during the “microburst” , a severe storm downdraft often with winds exceeding 100kph. Credit:James Brickwood
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Residents carry children over debris to assess damage in Dee Why, where roofs were ripped off during the “microburst” , a severe storm downdraft often with winds exceeding 100kph. Credit:James Brickwood
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Damage is seen on the Northern Beaches after a severe storm downdraft often with winds exceeding 80km/h ripped off roofs and uprooted trees. Credit:James Brickwood
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Damage is seen on Griffin road, Dee Why after a "microburst" - a severe storm downdraft often with winds exceeding 80km/hour ripped off roofs and uprooted trees.Credit:James Brickwood
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Residents assess damage caused by debris in Dee Why, where roofs were ripped off during the “microburst” , a severe storm downdraft often with winds exceeding 100kph. Credit:James Brickwood
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Dee Why resident Nathan Lavers in his unit on Pacific Parade, Dee Why, whose roof was ripped off during the “microburst” , a severe storm downdraft often with winds exceeding 100kph. Credit:James Brickwood
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Residents begin cleanup Griffin Rd Dee Why caused during the “microburst” , a severe storm downdraft often with winds exceeding 100kph. Credit:James Brickwood
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Emergency services personnel attend the scene after microburst on Griffin Rd Dee Why Credit:James Brickwood