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Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle areas. 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. 109 km/h wind gust recorded at Nobby's Head at 9:26pm. 120 km/h wind gust recorded at Williamtown at 9:22pm. 117 km/h wind gust recorded at Kurnell at 8:34pm. 100 km/h wind gust recorded at Sydney Airport at 8:26pm. 94 km/h wind gust recorded at Tocal at 9:04pm. 91 km/h wind gust recorded at Fort Denison at 8:36pm. 89 km/h wind gust recorded at Richmond at 7:51pm.

Advice issued with it

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.

Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and Upper Western Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms through various parts of the state this afternoon. VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce heavy, locally intense rainfall that may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones over the next several hours in parts of the Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and South Coast districts. Locations which may be affected include Braidwood, Canberra, Yass, Captains Flat and Queanbeyan. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands and parts of the Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and Upper Western districts. Locations which may be affected include Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra, Goulburn and Dubbo. 31mm WAS RECORDED AT ARGALONG IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:32pm 107 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 5:33pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Mullion at 4:50pm 102 km/h wind gust recorded at Bombala at 4:32pm 120 km/h wind gust recorded at Trangie at 4:31pm 25mm was recorded at Tombong in the 30 minutes to 4:41pm 107 km/h wind gust recorded Cowra at 3:47pm 104 km/h wind gust recorded at Walgett at 3:46pm 27mm was recorded at Perisher Valley in the 30 minutes to 3:45pm 113 km/h wind gust recorded at Cabrumurra at 3:28pm 25mm was recorded at Glenroy in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 22mm was recorded at Batlow in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Wagga Wagga at 2:06pm Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Upper Western, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands HEAVY, LOCALLY INTENSE RAINFALL, DAMAGING WINDS and LARGE HAILSTONES

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * 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. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.

Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Australian Capital Territory and parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, South Coast, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms through various parts of the state this evening Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Wollongong, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Orange, Canberra and Goulburn. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Upper Western district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 31mm WAS RECORDED AT ARGALONG IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:32pm 96 km/h wind gust recorded at Orange at 6:23pm 93 km/h wind gust recorded at Coonabarabran at 6:16pm 31mm was recorded at Bowning in the 1 hour to 5:57pm. 107 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 5:33pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Mullion at 4:50pm 102 km/h wind gust recorded at Bombala at 4:32pm 120 km/h wind gust recorded at Trangie at 4:31pm 25mm was recorded at Tombong in the 30 minutes to 4:41pm 107 km/h wind gust recorded Cowra at 3:47pm 104 km/h wind gust recorded at Walgett at 3:46pm 27mm was recorded at Perisher Valley in the 30 minutes to 3:45pm 113 km/h wind gust recorded at Cabrumurra at 3:28pm 25mm was recorded at Glenroy in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 22mm was recorded at Batlow in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Wagga Wagga at 2:06pm Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * 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. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas or Canberra and Queanbeyan, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in these areas.

Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and Australian Capital Territory Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms through various parts of the state this evening Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Wollongong, Nowra, Armidale, Goulburn and Tamworth. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Rivers, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 31MM RECORDED AT ARGALONG IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:32pm 90 km/h wind gust recorded at Bathurst at 6:57pm 30mm recorded at Mandurama in the 30 minutes to 6:31pm 31mm recorded at Araluen in the 30 minutes to 6:30pm. 96 km/h wind gust recorded at Orange at 6:23pm 93 km/h wind gust recorded at Coonabarabran at 6:16pm 31mm recorded at Bowning in the 1 hour to 5:57pm. 107 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 5:33pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Mullion at 4:50pm 102 km/h wind gust recorded at Bombala at 4:32pm 120 km/h wind gust recorded at Trangie at 4:31pm 25mm recorded at Tombong in the 30 minutes to 4:41pm 107 km/h wind gust recorded Cowra at 3:47pm 104 km/h wind gust recorded at Walgett at 3:46pm 27mm recorded at Perisher Valley in the 30 minutes to 3:45pm 113 km/h wind gust recorded at Cabrumurra at 3:28pm 25mm recorded at Glenroy in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 22mm recorded at Batlow in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Wagga Wagga at 2:06pm Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * 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. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.

Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands and parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms in the east of the state this evening Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gosford, Sydney, Wollongong, Nowra, Armidale, Goulburn and Tamworth. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Australian Capital Territory district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED. 31MM RECORDED AT ARGALONG IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:32pm 89 km/h wind gust recorded at Richmond RAAF at 7:52pm 102 km/h wind gust recorded at Tamworth at 7:45pm 111 km/h wind gust recorded at Merriwa at 7:30pm 90 km/h wind gust recorded at Bathurst at 6:57pm 30mm recorded at Mandurama in the 30 minutes to 6:31pm 31mm recorded at Araluen in the 30 minutes to 6:30pm. 96 km/h wind gust recorded at Orange at 6:23pm 93 km/h wind gust recorded at Coonabarabran at 6:16pm 31mm recorded at Bowning in the 1 hour to 5:57pm. 107 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 5:33pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Mullion at 4:50pm 102 km/h wind gust recorded at Bombala at 4:32pm 120 km/h wind gust recorded at Trangie at 4:31pm 25mm recorded at Tombong in the 30 minutes to 4:41pm 107 km/h wind gust recorded Cowra at 3:47pm 104 km/h wind gust recorded at Walgett at 3:46pm 27mm recorded at Perisher Valley in the 30 minutes to 3:45pm 113 km/h wind gust recorded at Cabrumurra at 3:28pm 25mm recorded at Glenroy in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 22mm recorded at Batlow in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Wagga Wagga at 2:06pm Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Central West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * 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. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.

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parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Maitland/Cessnock, Gosford/Wyong, Sydney and Greater Wollongong areas. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:25 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Hornsby, Parramatta, Sutherland, Wollongong, Sydney Olympic Park, Liverpool, the Wollemi National Park southwest of Singleton and the Yengo National Park northwest of St Albans. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect Sydney City, Sydney Airport and the Sydney Harbour Bridge by 8:40 pm and Mona Vale, waters off Bondi Beach and Branxton by 8:55 pm. 89km/h wind gust recorded at Richmond at 7:51pm. Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Maitland/Cessnock, Gosford/Wyong, Sydney and Greater Wollongong DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

Hunter, Metropolitan and parts of Mid North Coast, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: An unstable airmass is combining with an upper trough to produce severe thunderstorms in the east of the state this evening Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Gosford, Sydney, Parramatta, Armidale and Tamworth. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the South Coast, Southern Tablelands and Central West Slopes and Plains districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. 31MM RECORDED AT ARGALONG IN THE 30 MINUTES TO 3:32pm 117 km/h wind gust recorded at Kurnell at 8:34pm 100 km/h wind gust recorded at Sydney Airport at 8:26pm 107 km/h wind gust recorded at Scone at 8:22pm 113 km/h wind gust recorded at Murrurindi Gap at 8:06pm 102 km/h wind gust recorded at Tamworth at 7:45pm 111 km/h wind gust recorded at Merriwa at 7:30pm 90 km/h wind gust recorded at Bathurst at 6:57pm 30mm recorded at Mandurama in the 30 minutes to 6:31pm 31mm recorded at Araluen in the 30 minutes to 6:30pm. 96 km/h wind gust recorded at Orange at 6:23pm 93 km/h wind gust recorded at Coonabarabran at 6:16pm 4cm hailstones observed 25km east of Wellington around 6pm. 31mm recorded at Bowning in the 1 hour to 5:57pm. 107 km/h wind gust recorded at Dubbo at 5:33pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Mullion at 4:50pm 102 km/h wind gust recorded at Bombala at 4:32pm 120 km/h wind gust recorded at Trangie at 4:31pm 25mm recorded at Tombong in the 30 minutes to 4:41pm 107 km/h wind gust recorded Cowra at 3:47pm 104 km/h wind gust recorded at Walgett at 3:46pm 27mm recorded at Perisher Valley in the 30 minutes to 3:45pm 113 km/h wind gust recorded at Cabrumurra at 3:28pm 25mm recorded at Glenroy in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 22mm recorded at Batlow in the 30 minutes to 3:06pm 106 km/h wind gust recorded at Wagga Wagga at 2:06pm Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Northern Tablelands DAMAGING WINDS, LARGE HAILSTONES and HEAVY RAINFALL

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Don't walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water. * If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue. * Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides. * 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. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500. If severe thunderstorms develop in Sydney Newcastle Wollongong or surrounding areas, a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area.

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Maitland/Cessnock and parts of Greater Newcastle, Gosford/Wyong, Sydney and Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury areas. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:40 pm, severe thunderstorms likely to produce damaging winds were detected near Sutherland, Sydney City, Sydney Airport, Sydney Olympic Park, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Wollombi. These thunderstorms are moving towards the east. They are forecast to affect waters off Bondi Beach, Wyong and Cessnock by 8:55 pm and Newcastle City, Maitland, Raymond Terrace and Belmont by 9:10 pm. 117 km/h wind gust recorded at Kurnell at 8:34pm. 100 km/h wind gust recorded at Sydney Airport at 8:26pm. 91 km/h wind gust recorded at Fort Denison at 8:36pm. 89 km/h wind gust recorded at Richmond at 7:51pm. Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Maitland/Cessnock, Greater Newcastle, Gosford/Wyong and Sydney DAMAGING WINDS

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

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Greater Newcastle and parts of Maitland/Cessnock areas. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:10 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Maitland and Kurri Kurri. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Newcastle City, Raymond Terrace and Belmont by 9:25 pm and Nelson Bay, Lemon Tree Passage and Karuah by 9:40 pm. 117 km/h wind gust recorded at Kurnell at 8:34pm. 100 km/h wind gust recorded at Sydney Airport at 8:26pm. 94 km/h wind gust recorded at Tocal at 9:04pm. 91 km/h wind gust recorded at Fort Denison at 8:36pm. 89 km/h wind gust recorded at Richmond at 7:51pm. Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle DAMAGING WINDS

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.

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parts of Greater Newcastle and Maitland/Cessnock areas. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 9:30 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Newcastle City and Raymond Terrace. This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Nelson Bay, Lemon Tree Passage and Karuah by 9:45 pm and waters off Port Stephens by 10:00 pm. 120 km/h wind gust recorded at Williamtown at 9:22pm. 117 km/h wind gust recorded at Kurnell at 8:34pm. 100 km/h wind gust recorded at Sydney Airport at 8:26pm. 94 km/h wind gust recorded at Tocal at 9:04pm. 91 km/h wind gust recorded at Fort Denison at 8:36pm. 89 km/h wind gust recorded at Richmond at 7:51pm. Maitland/Cessnock and Greater Newcastle DAMAGING WINDS

Advice issued with it

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * 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. * Unplug computers and appliances. * Avoid using the phone during the storm. * Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well. * For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the SES (NSW and ACT) on 132 500.