🌩 âš¡ï¸SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING âš¡ï¸ðŸŒ© Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. ðŸ“Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Taree and Newcastle The NSW SES 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. 8ï¸âƒ£ Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences. 〰 Report fallen power lines to eitherAusgridd 131xxxxxx), @EndeavourEnergy 131xxxxxx),EssentialEnergyy 132xxxxxx) orEvo-Energyy 131xxxxxx) as shown on your power bill. 🌳 Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall. 🔌 Unplug computers and appliances. â˜Žï¸ 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 132xxxxxx