Warnings

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle areas Thu 07 Nov 2024

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning 

for Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle areas.

Issued at 5:10 pm Thursday, 7 November 2024.

Warning for the following areas:
New South Wales Anonymous Locale 1
Severe thunderstorms in the warning area have temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remains possible. The situation is being closely monitored and further detailed warnings will be issued as necessary.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
 * Keep clear of fallen power lines.
 * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
 * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
 * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.
A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Mid North Coast and Hunter districts.

The next warning is due to be issued by 6:10 pm.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.