Severe wind warning for Upper Hunter

THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds today and tomorrow, with gusts expected to exceed 90 kilometres per hour.

 

The Upper Hunter may also be subject to gusty showers and thunderstorms during this period, as a deep low pressure system south of the Bight makes its way east, creating a series of troughs and cold fronts with vigorous westerly airflow.

 

The threat of damaging winds is expected to ease tomorrow, after the front moves through the area.

 

The next severe weather warning is due to be issued at 5pm. 

 

For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES on 132 500 .

State Emergency Service advice:

• Move your car under cover or away from trees.
• Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
• Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
• Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
• Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
• Unplug computers and appliances.
• Avoid using the phone during the storm.
• Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.
• Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.