AUTHORITIES say heavy rain forecast for the Hunter on Tuesday and Wednesday has the potential to cause flash flooding.
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The State Emergency Service warned residents to ensure their homes are prepared, with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting the rain to arrive on Tuesday evening.
The weather bureau was forecasting up to 20mm of rain on Tuesday and up to 120mm on Wednesday.
The rain is set to persist until Friday before clearer skies develop over the weekend. All up, about 200mm is predicted to fall.
“The NSW SES is asking people in the affected areas, especially in the Newcastle and Central Coast areas, to be aware of the situation and to ensure that their properties are prepared,” the SES said.
The SES warned residents not to enter floodwaters, and to take other precautions such as clearing gutters.
“Rural property owners should consider whether livestock and equipment should be relocated to higher ground as a precaution.”
