Severe Weather Warning Issued For Hunter

BY IAN CROUCH

The Hunter is in for some wild weather today.

A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for damaging winds thanks to a cold front moving across the Tasman Sea.

It's likely to bring a strong southerly change with wind gusts reaching 90 kilometres per hour along the coast most likely this morning and afternoon.

The system is also likely to produce heavy rain and thunderstorms later this afternoon and tonight.

Hunter Valley Braces For Wet & Windy Weather

BY IAN CROUCH

 Remnants of the severe weather system which blacked out the entire state of South Australia are expected to hit the Hunter Valley today.

A Severe Weather Warning is out for damaging winds and heavy rain, with wind gusts expected to top 90 kilometres per hour in some areas.

The Upper Hunter north of Singleton is expected to cop the worst of the wild weather later today, while heavy rain is also expected along the coast.

Meanwhile, at least 50-thousand sand bags from Maitland have arrived in the flood-hit towns of Forbes and Condolbolin as they prepare for more flooding.

Around 40 SES volunteers from the Hunter are in the Central West to lend a hand - a further 8 are heading out today, including a specialist flood rescue operator.

Severe Weather Warning Issued For Large Areas of NSW, including the Hunter