Strong winds and high fire danger
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a strong wind warning for our coast on Thursday.
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The Rural Fire Service has advised there will be a high fire danger across the Mid Coast and North Coast, while the Hunter is expected to experience extreme fire danger.
Taree’s forecast for Thursday is for a sunny day with the top temperature of 29 degrees Celsius.
Rain about across a wide area of the State is also forecast.
The State Emergency Services has advised that people should:
- Move vehicles 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 on 131 388, or Endeavour Energy on 131 003 or Essential Energy on 132 080, as shown on your power bill.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.
