The Hunter Valley is in the direct firing line of a monster East Coast low, and new Weatherzone modeling shows just how intense and dangerous this system could become.
🌧️ Rainfall totals could exceed 100mm
💨 Winds stronger than 90km/h
🌊 Dangerous surf, beach erosion, and coastal flooding
⚠️ Flash flooding, power outages & road chaos expected
Weatherzone’s latest forecast maps place a direct target over Cessnock, Maitland, and Lake Macquarie, with the worst expected to hit Sunday night into Monday – possibly continuing into mid-week.
“This storm has all the signs of a classic east coast battering,” said one forecaster. “If Weatherzone’s models are right, the Hunter is in for a soaking.”
The NSW SES – Cessnock City Unit has already sounded the alarm:
“We might be in for a spot of heavy weather next week. Now is the time to review your home emergency plan and prepare your property, just in case.”
They’ve also urged residents to download the Hazards Near Me and LiveTraffic apps, and reminded locals that sandbags are available at their HQ on Col Turnbull Parade, Pokolbin.
Cessnock SES teams have already begun checking trucks and gear to make sure they’re ready to respond if calls for help come flooding in.
📸 MHV News has obtained images from Weatherzone showing the system intensifying off the coast – and it’s looking dangerous for the Hunter.
📢 Don’t wait. Prepare now.
📲 Stay glued to MHV News for live alerts, images, and local storm coverage as the system moves in.