Tag: weather
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WEATHER: HOT WITH THREAT OF STORMS MOVING IN
It’s become quite hot with a few storms developing inland from Sydney over the mountains this afternoon. That area of instability is going to spread further north tomorrow. It will be hot and mostly sunny during the day, with storms likely to form over the Upper Hunter and across the North West. The south easterly…
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WEATHER: DRY SPELL ON THE WAY
Only the far north east corner of NSW and south east QLD is receiving rain at the moment, in the form of fast-moving brief showers. The majority of the broadcast region is now in for a dry spell. We’ll see some shower activity increase on Friday for the Central Coast, Hunter and southern areas of…
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S.E.S WARNS HOMEOWNERS TO STAY VIGILANT DURING STORM CLEANUP
Despite last week’s storms having devastated countless lives across the state, it seems some are still prepared to prey on the vulnerable. Now, the SES is warning Northern Rivers homeowners to be on the lookout for dodgy contractors, looking to make a quick buck as the cleanup continues.
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AUSTRALIA DAY FORECAST
It’s not looking ideal for Australia Day tomorrow, there’s the slight chance of a shower for the Hunter and Central Coast with heavy falls expected on the north coast, Northern Tablelands and the Gold Coast. HUNTER/CENTRAL COAST Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in…
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GAV’S WEATHER – A GREAT WEEKEND ON THE WAY
The forecast is simple for all. A great looking weekend of sunshine, light winds and comfortable temperatures are on the way. The swell will ease but dangerous rips and currents will continue with plenty of water still flowing down stream along the Hunter waterways.
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WEATHER: GOOD TIMES AHEAD
The showery weather was still clearing for the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid North Coast today. The showers will clear completely tomorrow and the southerly winds will ease. A solid swell will hit the coast and the southern point breaks will be on fire. There’ll also be strong rips and currents on the open beaches.…
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EVACUATION WARNING CANCELLED IN RAYMOND TERRACE
The SES has cancelled an evacuation warning for six streets in Raymond Terrace due to improved weather conditions and receding river levels. It includes Bourke St East, William St, William Baily St, Sturgeon St North, Parkway Ave, and Carmichael St. The SES is continuing to monitor the situation for the other locations in the suburb…
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SEARCH FOR SAILOR TURNS TO RECOVERY OPERATION
The search for a yachtsman, missing off the coast of Port Stephens, has become a recovery operation. It’s believed experienced sailor, 62-year-old Mal Lennon, was at the helm of the 36-foot boat Amante, when he was struck by a huge wave and swept overboard late yesterday morning. Police say two helicopters and Marine Rescue personnel…
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RAIN EASING ACROSS THE HUNTER
Heavy rain across the Hunter is easing, but the SES is still urging people to take care when driving around rivers and to avoid driving through flood water. Across New South Wales, the organisation received 2,136 calls for help, with the majority of jobs relating to roof damage and inundation. 625 of those were in…
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ANXIOUS DAY FOR DUNGOG RESIDENTS
An anxious time for those in Dungog as well, with an evacuation warning issued overnight. Today though, residents were, thankfully, given the all clear with flood waters receded. However it brought back memories of the devastation caused back in April.