SIGNIFICANT ILLAWARRA WEATHER EVENTS - 1985
2nd March 1985 - A hot day, 38C with gale force west winds. Bushfires in Picton - Wilton area.
4th March 1985 - More bushfires near Appin. Temperature to 33C in Illawarra.
6th June 1985 - Gale force S winds cause minor damage in Wollongong's northern suburbs ( snow on Central and Northern Tablelands ).
4th December 1985 - Minor flash flooding,heavy cumulus ( non thundery ) showers from NE.
13th December 1985 - Sighted small waterspout between Shellharbour - Kiama. Cumulus over ocean ( non-thundery ).