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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Donna Sharpe

Severe storm warning issued for Maitland and the Hunter

The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted storms to hit areas across the state, including Maitland and the wider Hunter area, this afternoon and over the next few days.

NSW State Emergency Service advises that these storms may lead to heavy rainfall, flash flooding and damaging wind gusts.

The warning was issued at 3.52pm today for people in South Coast and parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Northern Tablelands and Illawarra Forecast Districts.

The Bureau said that severe thunderstorms are developing over the Great Dividing Range.

How to prepare:

  • Clean out the gutters & drain pipes
  • Bring in or tie up loose items around your home
  • Park cars undercover and away from trees
  • Keep pets indoors
  • Don't drive or walk through floodwater
  • Monitor conditions, and if you need assistance, call the NSW SES on 132 500.

Learn more about how to prepare: https://bit.ly/3O9R6w7

#NSWSES #nswweatherwarning #nswweather

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