WILD WINTER WEATHER WREAKS HAVOC IN THE HUNTER
The clean-up continues today as winds of up to 90km/h whipped through Hunter region on Monday.
A series of cold fronts not only saw temperatures drop but brought with them damaging winds.
In Merewether, the roof on a family home was torn off, while trees brought down powerlines in other parts of the region.
SES crews were called out to a number of jobs in the Hunter last night, as wild winds lashed the region. A home in Merewether had its roof blown off @nbnnews pic.twitter.com/5wJ6YA3u9s
— Jacinta Lee (@jacinta_lee3) May 28, 2019
The Bureau of Meteorology predicts winds will again be strong today, reaching gusts of 30km/h.
Farmers are also reminded to check their livestock, as the cold temperature and winds could result in the loss of lambs and sheep.