The Hunter endured a day high temperatures of up to 39c today and ended in with a fast moving thunderstorm which has left many suburbs without powers and trees down across the Hunter.
Wind speeds of 146km were recorded at Nobbys Beach as the storm intensified as it moved closer to the coast.
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