Severe weather warning for the Hunter | May 22
The Bureau of Meteorology has released a severe weather warning for the Hunter.
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A complex low pressure system is slowly deepening over the western Tasman Sea.
A trough extending from the low to near the NSW south coast is expected to intensify and move to the north during the day, with gale-force southerly winds expected to develop. Thunderstorms and localised heavy rain are also possible.
Damaging winds averaging 55 to 65 kilometres per hour with gusts of 90 kilometres per hour are forecast for the coastal fringe of the Illawarra, Metropolitan and Hunter on Friday.
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
- Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
- Secure or put away loose items around the house, yard and balcony.
- Keep clear of fallen power lines.
- Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
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