
newy.com.au – Newcastle is in for a warm and unpredictable Thursday, with partly cloudy skies and a high likelihood of showers developing throughout the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are also on the cards, with the potential for some storms to reach severe levels later in the day. Winds are expected to shift to a south-easterly or south-westerly direction, reaching speeds between 15 to 25 km/h around midday, before calming in the evening.
A high fire danger rating has been issued for the Hunter region today, so those living in or travelling through bushfire-prone areas are urged download the Hazards Near Me app to stay informed and prepared for any potential fire risks.
Temperatures will soar, with Newcastle set to hit a top of 35°C. Inland areas will be even hotter, with highs of 38°C for Maitland and Cessnock and a sweltering 39°C in Muswellbrook and Scone. Coastal Nelson Bay will be a touch cooler, reaching around 32°C.
Hunter Region’s Top Temps
Newcastle 35
Wallsend 37
Cardiff 34
Swansea 32
Morisset 34
Williamtown 35
Raymond Terrace 36
Nelson Bay 33
Maitland 38
Cessnock 38
Singleton 39
Muswellbrook 39
Scone 39
Please make sure you leave out enough water for your dogs/cats/pets and even a bowl for the local wildlife. If you have an elderly neighbour, check on them too.
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Fire Danger Rating For The Hunter
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