New South Wales, Australia-A dramatic video captured by an Australian fire surveillance camera has shown a tornado towering over a thunderstorm-struck stretch of countryside in New South Wales.

The tornado emerged in the mid-afternoon, swirling over a lightly forested rural area about 260 kilometers inland from Sydney.

The bureau of meteorology reported that the tornado was observed in the mid-afternoon, and another was sighted about 70 kilometers away an hour earlier.

Authorities issued a severe storm warning, advising people to stay indoors, move cars under cover, and secure loose items due to damaging winds and large hailstones. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries.

The fire tower camera, set up to monitor for bushfires, automatically captured images of the tornado’s tail curling up from the ground into a dark cloud that covered the sky near Young, a town in the Hilltops region of New South Wales.

New South Wales Fire Service inspector James Morris explained that fire service towers are equipped with cameras to automatically detect smoke, as well as signs of heat and fire.

“The cell that was coming across did have a lot of lightning in it,” Morris told newsmen. “This season we have got very high fuel loads in the grassland areas,” he said, following long periods of rain and warm weather. “Once that grass cures off it provides a significant risk for grass fires. That is likely what our biggest risk will be this season.”

The bureau of meteorology warned of severe weather conditions, including damaging winds and large hailstones.

The tornado was part of a larger storm system that brought heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The weather conditions were ideal for tornado formation, with warm and moist air near the surface and cooler air above.

The tornado caused significant damage to the rural area, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, advising people to stay indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. The incident highlights the importance of monitoring weather conditions and being prepared for severe weather events.

The tornado in eastern Australia is a reminder of the power of nature and the importance of being prepared for severe weather events.

The dramatic video captured by the fire surveillance camera provides a unique insight into the formation and impact of tornadoes. As the weather season progresses, it is essential to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure safety.