The State Emergency Service received 12 calls for help in Newcastle after 70km/h winds lashed the Hunter coast at the weekend.
Wind gusts exceeding 93km/h brought down trees and parts of roofs and balconies across NSW, leading to 300 SES incidents across the state.
The majority of incidents related to trees down on roads and properties and roof damage. There were no reports of any significant damage to public infrastructure.
But the winds are set to be replaced by sunny skies this weekend, with a top of 22 degrees predicted for Saturday, July 15 and 21 for Sunday, July 16.
The strong winds at the weekend averaged between 45 and 55 kilometres per hour in the Hunter, forecasters said.
A 74-kilometre-per-hour north-westerly hit the observation station at Nobbys around 10.30am Saturday.
NSW SES Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan said while the weather had eased on Monday, it was important for the public prepare for future events.
"Simple things like tidying around your yard, trimming branches and trees that are close to your property and cleaning your gutters can help ensure your houses are prepared for storms," she said.
"Loose items in yards and balconies can quickly become projectiles and dangerous in high winds."
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