Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle areas. Issued at 5:40 pm Friday, 6 February 2026. Severe storms have temporarily eased over the area, gusty conditions remains. 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. Cancellation for the following areas: Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury,Maitland/Cessnock,Hunter 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. * Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road. For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500. Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au). A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for parts of the Hunter district. Other warnings may be current. The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 pm. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.